Answers

Subtract 96/90 from 63/48

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

63/48 - 96/90 is 59/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   63/48 = 63 × 15/48 × 15 = 945/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   96/90 = 96 × 8/90 × 8 = 768/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/720 - 768/720 = 945 - 768/720 = 177/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/240

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