Answers

Subtract 15/30 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 15/30

50/20 - 15/30 is 2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/60 - 30/60 = 150 - 30/60 = 120/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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