Answers

Subtract 42/24 from 30/48

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

30/48 - 42/24 is -9/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   42/24 = 42 × 2/24 × 2 = 84/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/48 - 84/48 = 30 - 84/48 = -54/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8

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