Answers

Subtract 50/18 from 48/60

1^st number: 48/60, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

48/60 - 50/18 is -89/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/180 - 500/180 = 144 - 500/180 = -356/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/45

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