Answers

Subtract 60/30 from 48/75

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

48/75 - 60/30 is -34/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   48/75 = 48 × 2/75 × 2 = 96/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/150 - 300/150 = 96 - 300/150 = -204/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/25

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