Answers

Subtract 60/4 from 10/30

1^st number: 10/30, 2^nd number: 15 0/4

10/30 - 60/4 is -44/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   60/4 = 60 × 15/4 × 15 = 900/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/60 - 900/60 = 20 - 900/60 = -880/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/3

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