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Subtract 54/70 from 10/54

10/54 - 54/70 is -554/945.

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,
   10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   54/70 = 54 × 27/70 × 27 = 1458/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/1890 - 1458/1890 = 350 - 1458/1890 = -1108/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -554/945

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