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Subtract 27/35 from 54/28

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 27/35

54/28 - 27/35 is 81/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/140 - 108/140 = 270 - 108/140 = 162/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/70
6. In mixed form: 111/70

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