Answers

Subtract 54/49 from 30/75

1^st number: 30/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

30/75 - 54/49 is -172/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
   30/75 = 30 × 49/75 × 49 = 1470/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   54/49 = 54 × 75/49 × 75 = 4050/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/3675 - 4050/3675 = 1470 - 4050/3675 = -2580/3675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -172/245

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