Answers

Subtract 50/30 from 30/32

1^st number: 30/32, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

30/32 - 50/30 is -35/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/480 - 800/480 = 450 - 800/480 = -350/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/48

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