Answers

Subtract 75/45 from 30/54

1^st number: 30/54, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

30/54 - 75/45 is -10/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   75/45 = 75 × 6/45 × 6 = 450/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/270 - 450/270 = 150 - 450/270 = -300/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9

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