Answers

Subtract 42/4 from 54/70

1^st number: 54/70, 2^nd number: 10 2/4

54/70 - 42/4 is -681/70.

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,
   42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/140 - 1470/140 = 108 - 1470/140 = -1362/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -681/70

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