Answers

Subtract 48/24 from 15/30

1^st number: 15/30, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

15/30 - 48/24 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   15/30 = 15 × 4/30 × 4 = 60/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/120 - 240/120 = 60 - 240/120 = -180/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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