Answers

Subtract 48/90 from 75/8

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 48/90

75/8 - 48/90 is 1061/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3375/360 - 192/360 = 3375 - 192/360 = 3183/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1061/120
6. In mixed form: 8101/120

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