Answers

Subtract 45/48 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 45/48

84/30 - 45/48 is 149/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   84/30 = 84 × 8/30 × 8 = 672/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/240 - 225/240 = 672 - 225/240 = 447/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/80
6. In mixed form: 169/80

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