Answers

Subtract 84/32 from 30/20

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

30/20 - 84/32 is -9/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   30/20 = 30 × 8/20 × 8 = 240/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/160 - 420/160 = 240 - 420/160 = -180/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8

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