Answers

Subtract 48/30 from 81/9

1^st number: 9 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

81/9 - 48/30 is 37/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   81/9 = 81 × 10/9 × 10 = 810/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/90 - 144/90 = 810 - 144/90 = 666/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/5
6. In mixed form: 72/5

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