Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 48/10

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 50/90

48/10 - 50/90 is 191/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/90 - 50/90 = 432 - 50/90 = 382/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/45
6. In mixed form: 411/45

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