Answers

Subtract 15/90 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 15/90

50/30 - 15/90 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/90 - 15/90 = 150 - 15/90 = 135/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
6. In mixed form: 11/2

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