Answers

Subtract 45/90 from 48/25

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 45/90

48/25 - 45/90 is 71/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   48/25 = 48 × 18/25 × 18 = 864/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   45/90 = 45 × 5/90 × 5 = 225/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/450 - 225/450 = 864 - 225/450 = 639/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/50
6. In mixed form: 121/50

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