Answers

Subtract 35/70 from 54/10

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 35/70

54/10 - 35/70 is 49/10.

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,
   35/70 = 35 × 1/70 × 1 = 35/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/70 - 35/70 = 378 - 35/70 = 343/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
6. In mixed form: 49/10

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