Answers

Subtract 10/49 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 10/49

70/54 - 10/49 is 1445/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   70/54 = 70 × 49/54 × 49 = 3430/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   10/49 = 10 × 54/49 × 54 = 540/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/2646 - 540/2646 = 3430 - 540/2646 = 2890/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1445/1323
6. In mixed form: 1122/1323

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