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Subtract 49/48 from 9/10

1^st number: 9/10, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

9/10 - 49/48 is -29/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
   9/10 = 9 × 24/10 × 24 = 216/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/240 - 245/240 = 216 - 245/240 = -29/240

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