Answers

Subtract 30/90 from 30/15

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 30/90

30/15 - 30/90 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   30/15 = 30 × 6/15 × 6 = 180/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   30/90 = 30 × 1/90 × 1 = 30/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/90 - 30/90 = 180 - 30/90 = 150/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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