Answers

Subtract 54/10 from 4/70

1^st number: 4/70, 2^nd number: 5 4/10

4/70 - 54/10 is -187/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   4/70 = 4 × 1/70 × 1 = 4/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   54/10 = 54 × 7/10 × 7 = 378/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/70 - 378/70 = 4 - 378/70 = -374/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/35

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