Answers

Subtract 60/48 from 90/8

1^st number: 11 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

90/8 - 60/48 is 10/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   90/8 = 90 × 6/8 × 6 = 540/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   60/48 = 60 × 1/48 × 1 = 60/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/48 - 60/48 = 540 - 60/48 = 480/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/1

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