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Subtract 30/81 from 28/30

28/30 - 30/81 is 76/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 81 is 810
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
   28/30 = 28 × 27/30 × 27 = 756/810
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
   30/81 = 30 × 10/81 × 10 = 300/810
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/810 - 300/810 = 756 - 300/810 = 456/810
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/135

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