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Subtract 48/54 from 30/28

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 48/54

30/28 - 48/54 is 23/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   30/28 = 30 × 27/28 × 27 = 810/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   48/54 = 48 × 14/54 × 14 = 672/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/756 - 672/756 = 810 - 672/756 = 138/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/126

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