Answers

Subtract 30/27 from 48/90

1^st number: 48/90, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

48/90 - 30/27 is -26/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   48/90 = 48 × 3/90 × 3 = 144/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   30/27 = 30 × 10/27 × 10 = 300/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/270 - 300/270 = 144 - 300/270 = -156/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/45

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