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Subtract 70/81 from 2/54

2/54 - 70/81 is -67/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   2/54 = 2 × 3/54 × 3 = 6/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   70/81 = 70 × 2/81 × 2 = 140/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/162 - 140/162 = 6 - 140/162 = -134/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/81

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