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Subtract 54/72 from 30/40

30/40 - 54/72 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/360 - 270/360 = 270 - 270/360 = 0/360
5. The answer is 0

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