Answers

Subtract 27/30 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 27/30

14/4 - 27/30 is 13/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/60 - 54/60 = 210 - 54/60 = 156/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
6. In mixed form: 23/5

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