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Subtract 8/54 from 9/30

9/30 - 8/54 is 41/270.

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,
   9/30 = 9 × 9/30 × 9 = 81/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/270 - 40/270 = 81 - 40/270 = 41/270

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