Answers

Subtract 45/36 from 16/30

1^st number: 16/30, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

16/30 - 45/36 is -43/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   16/30 = 16 × 6/30 × 6 = 96/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/180 - 225/180 = 96 - 225/180 = -129/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/60

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