Answers

Subtract 70/12 from 30/36

1^st number: 30/36, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

30/36 - 70/12 is -5/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/36 - 210/36 = 30 - 210/36 = -180/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1

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