Answers

Subtract 60/30 from 48/45

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

48/45 - 60/30 is -14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   48/45 = 48 × 2/45 × 2 = 96/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/90 - 180/90 = 96 - 180/90 = -84/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15

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