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Subtract 75/30 from 50/48

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 2 15/30

50/48 - 75/30 is -35/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   75/30 = 75 × 8/30 × 8 = 600/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/240 - 600/240 = 250 - 600/240 = -350/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24

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