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Subtract 9/8 from 48/50

1^st number: 48/50, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

48/50 - 9/8 is -33/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   48/50 = 48 × 4/50 × 4 = 192/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   9/8 = 9 × 25/8 × 25 = 225/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/200 - 225/200 = 192 - 225/200 = -33/200

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