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Subtract 20/54 from 30/36

30/36 - 20/54 is 25/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   30/36 = 30 × 3/36 × 3 = 90/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   20/54 = 20 × 2/54 × 2 = 40/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/108 - 40/108 = 90 - 40/108 = 50/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/54

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