Answers

Subtract 30/27 from 49/48

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

49/48 - 30/27 is -13/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   49/48 = 49 × 9/48 × 9 = 441/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   30/27 = 30 × 16/27 × 16 = 480/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/432 - 480/432 = 441 - 480/432 = -39/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/144

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