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Subtract 15/70 from 54/10

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 15/70

54/10 - 15/70 is 363/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   54/10 = 54 × 7/10 × 7 = 378/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/70 - 15/70 = 378 - 15/70 = 363/70
5. In mixed form: 513/70

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