Answers

Subtract 48/18 from 30/56

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 2 12/18

30/56 - 48/18 is -179/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   48/18 = 48 × 28/18 × 28 = 1344/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/504 - 1344/504 = 270 - 1344/504 = -1074/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/84

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