Answers

Subtract 90/4 from 30/2

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 22 2/4

30/2 - 90/4 is -15/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
   30/2 = 30 × 2/2 × 2 = 60/4
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
   90/4 = 90 × 1/4 × 1 = 90/4
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/4 - 90/4 = 60 - 90/4 = -30/4
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2

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