We know that area of circle =πr2 (r is radius of circle) and area of ellipse =πab (where a&b are length of semi major and semi minor axis)
Now given area between circle and ellipse ⇒πa2−πab=30π .....(i)
And ⇒πab−πb2=18π ....(ii)
On subtracting equation (i) - (ii), we get (a−b)2=a2−2ab+b2=12.