Answers

Subtract 70/27 from 54/24

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

54/24 - 70/27 is -37/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   54/24 = 54 × 9/24 × 9 = 486/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   70/27 = 70 × 8/27 × 8 = 560/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/216 - 560/216 = 486 - 560/216 = -74/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/108

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