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Subtract 20/48 from 90/4

1^st number: 22 2/4, 2^nd number: 20/48

90/4 - 20/48 is 265/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   90/4 = 90 × 12/4 × 12 = 1080/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/48 - 20/48 = 1080 - 20/48 = 1060/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/12
6. In mixed form: 221/12

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