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Subtract 21/4 from 54/70

1^st number: 54/70, 2^nd number: 5 1/4

54/70 - 21/4 is -627/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   54/70 = 54 × 2/70 × 2 = 108/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   21/4 = 21 × 35/4 × 35 = 735/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/140 - 735/140 = 108 - 735/140 = -627/140

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