Answers

Subtract 30/36 from 54/45

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 30/36

54/45 - 30/36 is 11/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/180 - 150/180 = 216 - 150/180 = 66/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30

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