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Subtract 70/54 from 3/12

1^st number: 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

3/12 - 70/54 is -113/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   70/54 = 70 × 2/54 × 2 = 140/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/108 - 140/108 = 27 - 140/108 = -113/108

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