Answers

Subtract 70/54 from 63/35

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

63/35 - 70/54 is 68/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   63/35 = 63 × 54/35 × 54 = 3402/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   70/54 = 70 × 35/54 × 35 = 2450/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3402/1890 - 2450/1890 = 3402 - 2450/1890 = 952/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/135

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