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Subtract 48/10 from 9/30

1^st number: 9/30, 2^nd number: 4 8/10

9/30 - 48/10 is -9/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   48/10 = 48 × 3/10 × 3 = 144/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/30 - 144/30 = 9 - 144/30 = -135/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/2

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