Answers

Subtract 60/14 from 90/48

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

90/48 - 60/14 is -135/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   60/14 = 60 × 24/14 × 24 = 1440/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/336 - 1440/336 = 630 - 1440/336 = -810/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/56

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