Answers

Subtract 15/20 from 50/30

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

50/30 - 15/20 is 11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/60 - 45/60 = 100 - 45/60 = 55/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12

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