Answers

Subtract 63/30 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

8/5 - 63/30 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   8/5 = 8 × 6/5 × 6 = 48/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   63/30 = 63 × 1/30 × 1 = 63/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/30 - 63/30 = 48 - 63/30 = -15/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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