Answers

Subtract 42/24 from 30/56

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

30/56 - 42/24 is -17/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/168 - 294/168 = 90 - 294/168 = -204/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/14

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