Answers

Subtract 48/90 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 48/90

90/5 - 48/90 is 262/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   90/5 = 90 × 18/5 × 18 = 1620/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/90 - 48/90 = 1620 - 48/90 = 1572/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 262/15
6. In mixed form: 177/15

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