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Subtract 7/54 from 75/30

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 7/54

75/30 - 7/54 is 64/27.

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,
   75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/270 - 35/270 = 675 - 35/270 = 640/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/27
6. In mixed form: 210/27

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