Answers

Subtract 30/54 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 30/54

60/8 - 30/54 is 125/18.

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,
   60/8 = 60 × 27/8 × 27 = 1620/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/216 - 120/216 = 1620 - 120/216 = 1500/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/18
6. In mixed form: 617/18

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