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Subtract 75/10 from 54/35

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 7 5/10

54/35 - 75/10 is -417/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   54/35 = 54 × 2/35 × 2 = 108/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   75/10 = 75 × 7/10 × 7 = 525/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/70 - 525/70 = 108 - 525/70 = -417/70

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