Answers

Subtract 90/24 from 30/90

1^st number: 30/90, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

30/90 - 90/24 is -41/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   30/90 = 30 × 4/90 × 4 = 120/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   90/24 = 90 × 15/24 × 15 = 1350/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/360 - 1350/360 = 120 - 1350/360 = -1230/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/12

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