Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 30/60

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

30/60 - 50/36 is -8/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   30/60 = 30 × 3/60 × 3 = 90/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/180 - 250/180 = 90 - 250/180 = -160/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9

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