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Subtract 35/54 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 35/54

70/16 - 35/54 is 805/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   70/16 = 70 × 27/16 × 27 = 1890/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/432 - 280/432 = 1890 - 280/432 = 1610/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 805/216
6. In mixed form: 3157/216

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