Answers

Subtract 30/54 from 80/5

1^st number: 16 0/5, 2^nd number: 30/54

80/5 - 30/54 is 139/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   80/5 = 80 × 54/5 × 54 = 4320/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4320/270 - 150/270 = 4320 - 150/270 = 4170/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/9
6. In mixed form: 154/9

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