Answers

Subtract 48/84 from 45/10

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 48/84

45/10 - 48/84 is 55/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   45/10 = 45 × 42/10 × 42 = 1890/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/420 - 240/420 = 1890 - 240/420 = 1650/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/14
6. In mixed form: 313/14

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