Answers

Subtract 72/56 from 30/60

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

30/60 - 72/56 is -11/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   30/60 = 30 × 14/60 × 14 = 420/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   72/56 = 72 × 15/56 × 15 = 1080/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/840 - 1080/840 = 420 - 1080/840 = -660/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14

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