Answers

Subtract 6/30 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 6/30

14/8 - 6/30 is 31/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/120 - 24/120 = 210 - 24/120 = 186/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
6. In mixed form: 111/20

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