Answers

Subtract 30/5 from 24/9

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

24/9 - 30/5 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   24/9 = 24 × 5/9 × 5 = 120/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/45 - 270/45 = 120 - 270/45 = -150/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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