Answers

Subtract 42/32 from 30/48

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

30/48 - 42/32 is -11/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/96 - 126/96 = 60 - 126/96 = -66/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/16

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