Answers

Subtract 90/7 from 48/24

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 12 6/7

48/24 - 90/7 is -76/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   90/7 = 90 × 24/7 × 24 = 2160/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/168 - 2160/168 = 336 - 2160/168 = -1824/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/7

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