Answers

Subtract 27/49 from 48/30

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 27/49

48/30 - 27/49 is 257/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   27/49 = 27 × 30/49 × 30 = 810/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/1470 - 810/1470 = 2352 - 810/1470 = 1542/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/245
6. In mixed form: 112/245

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