To simplify 75/54, we first need to find the greatest common factor. Our GCF is 3, so we will divide both number by 3. 75/3=25, and 54/3=18. 75/54 simplifies into 25/18 or 1 7/18
One inch of board is left if you subtract the two 3 inches pieces from the board the further subtract the 24 inches from the three 8 inches pieces you get 31-30