Answers

Subtract 54/80 from 90/48

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 54/80

90/48 - 54/80 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/240 - 162/240 = 450 - 162/240 = 288/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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