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Subtract 30/54 from 30/18

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 30/54

30/18 - 30/54 is 10/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   30/18 = 30 × 3/18 × 3 = 90/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/54 - 30/54 = 90 - 30/54 = 60/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
6. In mixed form: 11/9

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