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Subtract 6/54 from 24/70

24/70 - 6/54 is 73/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   24/70 = 24 × 27/70 × 27 = 648/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   6/54 = 6 × 35/54 × 35 = 210/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/1890 - 210/1890 = 648 - 210/1890 = 438/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/315

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