Answers

Subtract 30/12 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

50/30 - 30/12 is -5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
   30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/60 - 150/60 = 100 - 150/60 = -50/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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