Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 80/30

1^st number: 2 20/30, 2^nd number: 50/90

80/30 - 50/90 is 19/9.

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,
   80/30 = 80 × 3/30 × 3 = 240/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/90 - 50/90 = 240 - 50/90 = 190/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
6. In mixed form: 21/9

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