Answers

Subtract 96/30 from 45/50

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

45/50 - 96/30 is -23/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   96/30 = 96 × 5/30 × 5 = 480/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/150 - 480/150 = 135 - 480/150 = -345/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/10

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