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Subtract 15/54 from 30/24

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 15/54

30/24 - 15/54 is 35/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   30/24 = 30 × 9/24 × 9 = 270/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/216 - 60/216 = 270 - 60/216 = 210/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36

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