Answers

Subtract 48/30 from 75/4

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

75/4 - 48/30 is 343/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   75/4 = 75 × 15/4 × 15 = 1125/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   48/30 = 48 × 2/30 × 2 = 96/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/60 - 96/60 = 1125 - 96/60 = 1029/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/20
6. In mixed form: 173/20

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