Answers

Subtract 50/18 from 36/30

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

36/30 - 50/18 is -71/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   36/30 = 36 × 3/30 × 3 = 108/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/90 - 250/90 = 108 - 250/90 = -142/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/45

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