Answers

Subtract 8/7 from 8/30

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

8/30 - 8/7 is -92/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
   8/7 = 8 × 30/7 × 30 = 240/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/210 - 240/210 = 56 - 240/210 = -184/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -92/105

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