Answers

Subtract 54/80 from 18/6

1^st number: 3 0/6, 2^nd number: 54/80

18/6 - 54/80 is 93/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   18/6 = 18 × 40/6 × 40 = 720/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/240 - 162/240 = 720 - 162/240 = 558/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/40
6. In mixed form: 213/40

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