Answers

Subtract 42/36 from 8/30

1^st number: 8/30, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

8/30 - 42/36 is -9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/180 - 210/180 = 48 - 210/180 = -162/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10

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