Answers

Subtract 70/9 from 14/54

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

14/54 - 70/9 is -203/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   14/54 = 14 × 1/54 × 1 = 14/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   70/9 = 70 × 6/9 × 6 = 420/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/54 - 420/54 = 14 - 420/54 = -406/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -203/27

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