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Subtract 35/54 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 35/54

50/30 - 35/54 is 55/54.

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,
   50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/270 - 175/270 = 450 - 175/270 = 275/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/54
6. In mixed form: 11/54

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