Answers

Subtract 90/96 from 90/30

1^st number: 3 0/30, 2^nd number: 90/96

90/30 - 90/96 is 33/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   90/30 = 90 × 16/30 × 16 = 1440/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/480 - 450/480 = 1440 - 450/480 = 990/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/16
6. In mixed form: 21/16

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