Answers

Subtract 40/30 from 48/50

1^st number: 48/50, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

48/50 - 40/30 is -28/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/150 - 200/150 = 144 - 200/150 = -56/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/75

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