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Subtract 3/70 from 54/18

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 3/70

54/18 - 3/70 is 207/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   54/18 = 54 × 35/18 × 35 = 1890/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/630 - 27/630 = 1890 - 27/630 = 1863/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/70
6. In mixed form: 267/70

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