Answers

Subtract 54/36 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

84/30 - 54/36 is 13/10.

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,
   84/30 = 84 × 6/30 × 6 = 504/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/180 - 270/180 = 504 - 270/180 = 234/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
6. In mixed form: 13/10

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