Answers

Subtract 60/30 from 16/45

1^st number: 16/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

16/45 - 60/30 is -74/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/90 - 180/90 = 32 - 180/90 = -148/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/45

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