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Subtract 5/30 from 54/75

54/75 - 5/30 is 83/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   54/75 = 54 × 2/75 × 2 = 108/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/150 - 25/150 = 108 - 25/150 = 83/150

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