Answers

Subtract 6/48 from 60/50

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 6/48

60/50 - 6/48 is 43/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   60/50 = 60 × 24/50 × 24 = 1440/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   6/48 = 6 × 25/48 × 25 = 150/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/1200 - 150/1200 = 1440 - 150/1200 = 1290/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/40
6. In mixed form: 13/40

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