Answers

Subtract 42/24 from 30/54

1^st number: 30/54, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

30/54 - 42/24 is -43/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   42/24 = 42 × 9/24 × 9 = 378/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/216 - 378/216 = 120 - 378/216 = -258/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/36

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