Answers

Subtract 49/60 from 90/30

1^st number: 3 0/30, 2^nd number: 49/60

90/30 - 49/60 is 131/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   90/30 = 90 × 2/30 × 2 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/60 - 49/60 = 180 - 49/60 = 131/60
5. In mixed form: 211/60

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