Answers

Subtract 96/90 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

63/30 - 96/90 is 31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   96/90 = 96 × 1/90 × 1 = 96/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/90 - 96/90 = 189 - 96/90 = 93/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
6. In mixed form: 11/30

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