Answers

Subtract 35/5 from 48/9

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

48/9 - 35/5 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   48/9 = 48 × 5/9 × 5 = 240/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   35/5 = 35 × 9/5 × 9 = 315/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/45 - 315/45 = 240 - 315/45 = -75/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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