Answers

Subtract 45/5 from 54/48

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 9 0/5

54/48 - 45/5 is -63/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 5 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
   45/5 = 45 × 48/5 × 48 = 2160/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/240 - 2160/240 = 270 - 2160/240 = -1890/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/8

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