Answers

Subtract 36/9 from 45/30

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 4 0/9

45/30 - 36/9 is -5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   45/30 = 45 × 3/30 × 3 = 135/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   36/9 = 36 × 10/9 × 10 = 360/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/90 - 360/90 = 135 - 360/90 = -225/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2

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