Answers

Subtract 84/32 from 30/54

1^st number: 30/54, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

30/54 - 84/32 is -149/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   30/54 = 30 × 16/54 × 16 = 480/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   84/32 = 84 × 27/32 × 27 = 2268/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/864 - 2268/864 = 480 - 2268/864 = -1788/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/72

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