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Subtract 80/35 from 30/54

1^st number: 30/54, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

30/54 - 80/35 is -109/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   30/54 = 30 × 35/54 × 35 = 1050/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   80/35 = 80 × 54/35 × 54 = 4320/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/1890 - 4320/1890 = 1050 - 4320/1890 = -3270/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/63

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