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Subtract 5/54 from 30/27

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 5/54

30/27 - 5/54 is 55/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   30/27 = 30 × 2/27 × 2 = 60/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/54 - 5/54 = 60 - 5/54 = 55/54
5. In mixed form: 11/54

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