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Subtract 70/54 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

60/10 - 70/54 is 127/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   60/10 = 60 × 27/10 × 27 = 1620/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/270 - 350/270 = 1620 - 350/270 = 1270/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/27
6. In mixed form: 419/27

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