Answers

Subtract 30/90 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 30/90

50/25 - 30/90 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   30/90 = 30 × 5/90 × 5 = 150/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/450 - 150/450 = 900 - 150/450 = 750/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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