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Subtract 10/54 from 42/35

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 10/54

42/35 - 10/54 is 137/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   42/35 = 42 × 54/35 × 54 = 2268/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1890 - 350/1890 = 2268 - 350/1890 = 1918/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/135
6. In mixed form: 12/135

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