Answers

Subtract 25/90 from 50/48

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 25/90

50/48 - 25/90 is 55/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/720 - 200/720 = 750 - 200/720 = 550/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/72

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