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Subtract 5/54 from 6/30

6/30 - 5/54 is 29/270.

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,
   6/30 = 6 × 9/30 × 9 = 54/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/270 - 25/270 = 54 - 25/270 = 29/270

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