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Subtract 70/54 from 10/24

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

10/24 - 70/54 is -95/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   10/24 = 10 × 9/24 × 9 = 90/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/216 - 280/216 = 90 - 280/216 = -190/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/108

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