Answers

Subtract 21/90 from 48/35

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 21/90

48/35 - 21/90 is 239/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   48/35 = 48 × 18/35 × 18 = 864/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/630 - 147/630 = 864 - 147/630 = 717/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/210
6. In mixed form: 129/210

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