Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 50/48

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 35/45

50/48 - 35/45 is 19/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 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 45 × 16 = 720,
   35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/720 - 560/720 = 750 - 560/720 = 190/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/72

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