Answers

Subtract 75/30 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 15/30

20/4 - 75/30 is 5/2.

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,
   20/4 = 20 × 15/4 × 15 = 300/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   75/30 = 75 × 2/30 × 2 = 150/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/60 - 150/60 = 300 - 150/60 = 150/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
6. In mixed form: 21/2

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