Answers

Subtract 4/50 from 48/30

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 4/50

48/30 - 4/50 is 38/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/150 - 12/150 = 240 - 12/150 = 228/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/25
6. In mixed form: 113/25

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