Answers

Subtract 90/48 from 90/30

1^st number: 3 0/30, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

90/30 - 90/48 is 9/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   90/30 = 90 × 8/30 × 8 = 720/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/240 - 450/240 = 720 - 450/240 = 270/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
6. In mixed form: 11/8

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