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Subtract 24/72 from 90/48

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 24/72

90/48 - 24/72 is 37/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   90/48 = 90 × 3/48 × 3 = 270/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   24/72 = 24 × 2/72 × 2 = 48/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/144 - 48/144 = 270 - 48/144 = 222/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
6. In mixed form: 113/24

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