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Subtract 84/36 from 30/54

1^st number: 30/54, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

30/54 - 84/36 is -16/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   30/54 = 30 × 2/54 × 2 = 60/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   84/36 = 84 × 3/36 × 3 = 252/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/108 - 252/108 = 60 - 252/108 = -192/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9

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