Answers

Subtract 70/27 from 6/54

1^st number: 6/54, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

6/54 - 70/27 is -67/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   70/27 = 70 × 2/27 × 2 = 140/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/54 - 140/54 = 6 - 140/54 = -134/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/27

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