Answers

Subtract 50/18 from 80/48

1^st number: 1 32/48, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

80/48 - 50/18 is -10/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   80/48 = 80 × 3/48 × 3 = 240/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   50/18 = 50 × 8/18 × 8 = 400/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/144 - 400/144 = 240 - 400/144 = -160/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9

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