Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 54/48

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

54/48 - 50/45 is 1/72.

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,
   54/48 = 54 × 15/48 × 15 = 810/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/720 - 800/720 = 810 - 800/720 = 10/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/72

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