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Subtract 90/48 from 5/30

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

5/30 - 90/48 is -41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/240 - 450/240 = 40 - 450/240 = -410/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/24

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