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Subtract 15/54 from 10/30

10/30 - 15/54 is 1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   10/30 = 10 × 9/30 × 9 = 90/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/270 - 75/270 = 90 - 75/270 = 15/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/18

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