Answers

Subtract 90/48 from 60/45

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

60/45 - 90/48 is -13/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   60/45 = 60 × 16/45 × 16 = 960/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   90/48 = 90 × 15/48 × 15 = 1350/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/720 - 1350/720 = 960 - 1350/720 = -390/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24

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