Answers

Subtract 49/48 from 30/90

1^st number: 30/90, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

30/90 - 49/48 is -11/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   30/90 = 30 × 8/90 × 8 = 240/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   49/48 = 49 × 15/48 × 15 = 735/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/720 - 735/720 = 240 - 735/720 = -495/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/16

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