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Subtract 8/30 from 10/9

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 8/30

10/9 - 8/30 is 38/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   10/9 = 10 × 10/9 × 10 = 100/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/90 - 24/90 = 100 - 24/90 = 76/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45

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