Answers

Subtract 4/30 from 75/54

1^st number: 1 21/54, 2^nd number: 4/30

75/54 - 4/30 is 113/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   75/54 = 75 × 5/54 × 5 = 375/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/270 - 36/270 = 375 - 36/270 = 339/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/90
6. In mixed form: 123/90

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