Answers

Subtract 84/70 from 1/54

1^st number: 1/54, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

1/54 - 84/70 is -319/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   1/54 = 1 × 35/54 × 35 = 35/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   84/70 = 84 × 27/70 × 27 = 2268/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/1890 - 2268/1890 = 35 - 2268/1890 = -2233/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/270

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