Answers

Subtract 54/30 from 80/4

1^st number: 20 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

80/4 - 54/30 is 91/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   80/4 = 80 × 15/4 × 15 = 1200/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   54/30 = 54 × 2/30 × 2 = 108/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/60 - 108/60 = 1200 - 108/60 = 1092/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/5
6. In mixed form: 181/5

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