Answers

Subtract 80/54 from 30/60

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

30/60 - 80/54 is -53/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   30/60 = 30 × 9/60 × 9 = 270/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   80/54 = 80 × 10/54 × 10 = 800/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/540 - 800/540 = 270 - 800/540 = -530/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/54

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