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Subtract 70/54 from 27/6

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

27/6 - 70/54 is 173/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   27/6 = 27 × 9/6 × 9 = 243/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   70/54 = 70 × 1/54 × 1 = 70/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/54 - 70/54 = 243 - 70/54 = 173/54
5. In mixed form: 311/54

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