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Subtract 5/48 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 5/48

50/20 - 5/48 is 115/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   50/20 = 50 × 12/20 × 12 = 600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/240 - 25/240 = 600 - 25/240 = 575/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/48
6. In mixed form: 219/48

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