Answers

Subtract 60/54 from 54/70

1^st number: 54/70, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

54/70 - 60/54 is -107/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   54/70 = 54 × 27/70 × 27 = 1458/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   60/54 = 60 × 35/54 × 35 = 2100/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1458/1890 - 2100/1890 = 1458 - 2100/1890 = -642/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/315

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