Answers

Subtract 8/90 from 48/30

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 8/90

48/30 - 8/90 is 68/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/90 - 8/90 = 144 - 8/90 = 136/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/45
6. In mixed form: 123/45

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