Answers

Subtract 15/54 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 15/54

49/30 - 15/54 is 61/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   49/30 = 49 × 9/30 × 9 = 441/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/270 - 75/270 = 441 - 75/270 = 366/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/45
6. In mixed form: 116/45

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