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Subtract 45/54 from 10/18

10/18 - 45/54 is -5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   10/18 = 10 × 3/18 × 3 = 30/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/54 - 45/54 = 30 - 45/54 = -15/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18

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