Answers

Subtract 6/4 from 8/30

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

8/30 - 6/4 is -37/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/60 - 90/60 = 16 - 90/60 = -74/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/30

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