Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 6/54

1^st number: 6/54, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

6/54 - 70/35 is -17/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   6/54 = 6 × 35/54 × 35 = 210/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   70/35 = 70 × 54/35 × 54 = 3780/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/1890 - 3780/1890 = 210 - 3780/1890 = -3570/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/9

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