Answers

Subtract 54/4 from 15/30

1^st number: 15/30, 2^nd number: 13 2/4

15/30 - 54/4 is -13/1.

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,
   15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   54/4 = 54 × 15/4 × 15 = 810/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/60 - 810/60 = 30 - 810/60 = -780/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/1

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