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Subtract 4/30 from 10/54

10/54 - 4/30 is 7/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/270 - 36/270 = 50 - 36/270 = 14/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/135

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