Answers

Subtract 60/30 from 5/6

1^st number: 5/6, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

5/6 - 60/30 is -7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   60/30 = 60 × 1/30 × 1 = 60/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/30 - 60/30 = 25 - 60/30 = -35/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6

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