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Subtract 10/54 from 30/56

30/56 - 10/54 is 265/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   30/56 = 30 × 27/56 × 27 = 810/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   10/54 = 10 × 28/54 × 28 = 280/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/1512 - 280/1512 = 810 - 280/1512 = 530/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/756

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