Answers

Subtract 35/54 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 35/54

70/12 - 35/54 is 140/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   70/12 = 70 × 9/12 × 9 = 630/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   35/54 = 35 × 2/54 × 2 = 70/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/108 - 70/108 = 630 - 70/108 = 560/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/27
6. In mixed form: 55/27

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