Answers

Subtract 49/36 from 90/30

1^st number: 3 0/30, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

90/30 - 49/36 is 59/36.

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,
   90/30 = 90 × 6/30 × 6 = 540/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/180 - 245/180 = 540 - 245/180 = 295/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/36
6. In mixed form: 123/36

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