Answers

Subtract 45/30 from 36/25

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

36/25 - 45/30 is -3/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   36/25 = 36 × 6/25 × 6 = 216/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/150 - 225/150 = 216 - 225/150 = -9/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/50

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