Answers

Subtract 96/30 from 15/80

1^st number: 15/80, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

15/80 - 96/30 is -241/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   96/30 = 96 × 8/30 × 8 = 768/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/240 - 768/240 = 45 - 768/240 = -723/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/80

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