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Subtract 9/48 from 75/90

75/90 - 9/48 is 31/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   75/90 = 75 × 8/90 × 8 = 600/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   9/48 = 9 × 15/48 × 15 = 135/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/720 - 135/720 = 600 - 135/720 = 465/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/48

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