Answers

Subtract 15/50 from 54/30

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 15/50

54/30 - 15/50 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/150 - 45/150 = 270 - 45/150 = 225/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
6. In mixed form: 11/2

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