Answers

Subtract 15/90 from 32/30

1^st number: 1 2/30, 2^nd number: 15/90

32/30 - 15/90 is 9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   32/30 = 32 × 3/30 × 3 = 96/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/90 - 15/90 = 96 - 15/90 = 81/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10

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