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Subtract 8/30 from 5/4

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 8/30

5/4 - 8/30 is 59/60.

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,
   5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/60 - 16/60 = 75 - 16/60 = 59/60

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