Answers

Subtract 12/80 from 60/30

1^st number: 2 0/30, 2^nd number: 12/80

60/30 - 12/80 is 37/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   60/30 = 60 × 8/30 × 8 = 480/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/240 - 36/240 = 480 - 36/240 = 444/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/20
6. In mixed form: 117/20

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