Answers

Subtract 30/18 from 6/10

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 12/18

6/10 - 30/18 is -16/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/90 - 150/90 = 54 - 150/90 = -96/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15

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