Answers

Subtract 25/54 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 25/54

35/30 - 25/54 is 19/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   35/30 = 35 × 9/30 × 9 = 315/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/270 - 125/270 = 315 - 125/270 = 190/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/27

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