Answers

Subtract 90/30 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

56/8 - 90/30 is 4/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   56/8 = 56 × 15/8 × 15 = 840/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   90/30 = 90 × 4/30 × 4 = 360/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/120 - 360/120 = 840 - 360/120 = 480/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1

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