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Subtract 10/54 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 10/54

30/12 - 10/54 is 125/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   30/12 = 30 × 9/12 × 9 = 270/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   270/108 - 20/108 = 270 - 20/108 = 250/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/54
6. In mixed form: 217/54

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