Answers

Subtract 54/30 from 21/32

1^st number: 21/32, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

21/32 - 54/30 is -183/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   54/30 = 54 × 16/30 × 16 = 864/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/480 - 864/480 = 315 - 864/480 = -549/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/160

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