Answers

Subtract 54/80 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 54/80

42/14 - 54/80 is 93/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   42/14 = 42 × 40/14 × 40 = 1680/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/560 - 378/560 = 1680 - 378/560 = 1302/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/40
6. In mixed form: 213/40

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