Answers

Subtract 49/45 from 20/30

1^st number: 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

20/30 - 49/45 is -19/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/90 - 98/90 = 60 - 98/90 = -38/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/45

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