Answers

Subtract 48/90 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 48/90

63/50 - 48/90 is 109/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   63/50 = 63 × 9/50 × 9 = 567/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   48/90 = 48 × 5/90 × 5 = 240/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/450 - 240/450 = 567 - 240/450 = 327/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/150

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