Answers

Subtract 60/42 from 30/48

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

30/48 - 60/42 is -45/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   60/42 = 60 × 8/42 × 8 = 480/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/336 - 480/336 = 210 - 480/336 = -270/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/56

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