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Subtract 14/10 from 7/54

1^st number: 7/54, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

7/54 - 14/10 is -343/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   14/10 = 14 × 27/10 × 27 = 378/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/270 - 378/270 = 35 - 378/270 = -343/270

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