Answers

Subtract 15/30 from 54/45

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 15/30

54/45 - 15/30 is 7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/90 - 45/90 = 108 - 45/90 = 63/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10

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