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Subtract 10/9 from 48/45

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

48/45 - 10/9 is -2/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   48/45 = 48 × 1/45 × 1 = 48/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   10/9 = 10 × 5/9 × 5 = 50/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/45 - 50/45 = 48 - 50/45 = -2/45

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