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Subtract 70/3 from 7/54

1^st number: 7/54, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

7/54 - 70/3 is -1253/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   7/54 = 7 × 1/54 × 1 = 7/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
   70/3 = 70 × 18/3 × 18 = 1260/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/54 - 1260/54 = 7 - 1260/54 = -1253/54

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