Answers

Subtract 50/54 from 90/48

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 50/54

90/48 - 50/54 is 205/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   90/48 = 90 × 9/48 × 9 = 810/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/432 - 400/432 = 810 - 400/432 = 410/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/216

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