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Subtract 10/48 from 90/50

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 10/48

90/50 - 10/48 is 191/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   90/50 = 90 × 24/50 × 24 = 2160/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/1200 - 250/1200 = 2160 - 250/1200 = 1910/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/120
6. In mixed form: 171/120

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