Answers

Subtract 9/8 from 6/48

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

6/48 - 9/8 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   9/8 = 9 × 6/8 × 6 = 54/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/48 - 54/48 = 6 - 54/48 = -48/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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