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Subtract 3/28 from 54/70

54/70 - 3/28 is 93/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
   3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/140 - 15/140 = 108 - 15/140 = 93/140

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