Answers

Subtract 75/18 from 30/24

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

30/24 - 75/18 is -35/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   30/24 = 30 × 3/24 × 3 = 90/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   75/18 = 75 × 4/18 × 4 = 300/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/72 - 300/72 = 90 - 300/72 = -210/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12

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