Answers

Subtract 45/54 from 30/8

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 45/54

30/8 - 45/54 is 35/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   30/8 = 30 × 27/8 × 27 = 810/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/216 - 180/216 = 810 - 180/216 = 630/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
6. In mixed form: 211/12

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