Answers

Subtract 54/32 from 80/4

1^st number: 20 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

80/4 - 54/32 is 293/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   80/4 = 80 × 8/4 × 8 = 640/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   54/32 = 54 × 1/32 × 1 = 54/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/32 - 54/32 = 640 - 54/32 = 586/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/16
6. In mixed form: 185/16

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