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Subtract 10/9 from 5/48

1^st number: 5/48, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

5/48 - 10/9 is -145/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   10/9 = 10 × 16/9 × 16 = 160/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/144 - 160/144 = 15 - 160/144 = -145/144

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