Answers

Subtract 84/48 from 5/90

1^st number: 5/90, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

5/90 - 84/48 is -61/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   84/48 = 84 × 15/48 × 15 = 1260/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/720 - 1260/720 = 40 - 1260/720 = -1220/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/36

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