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Subtract 8/30 from 9/54

9/54 - 8/30 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   8/30 = 8 × 9/30 × 9 = 72/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/270 - 72/270 = 45 - 72/270 = -27/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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