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Subtract 4/54 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 4/54

70/10 - 4/54 is 187/27.

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,
   70/10 = 70 × 27/10 × 27 = 1890/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/270 - 20/270 = 1890 - 20/270 = 1870/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/27
6. In mixed form: 625/27

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