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Subtract 35/70 from 3/54

3/54 - 35/70 is -4/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   35/70 = 35 × 27/70 × 27 = 945/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/1890 - 945/1890 = 105 - 945/1890 = -840/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9

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