Answers

Subtract 70/54 from 42/9

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

42/9 - 70/54 is 91/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   42/9 = 42 × 6/9 × 6 = 252/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   70/54 = 70 × 1/54 × 1 = 70/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/54 - 70/54 = 252 - 70/54 = 182/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/27
6. In mixed form: 310/27

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