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Subtract 35/54 from 30/24

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 35/54

30/24 - 35/54 is 65/108.

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,
   35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/216 - 140/216 = 270 - 140/216 = 130/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/108

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