Answers

Subtract 75/54 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

70/18 - 75/54 is 5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   70/18 = 70 × 3/18 × 3 = 210/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   75/54 = 75 × 1/54 × 1 = 75/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/54 - 75/54 = 210 - 75/54 = 135/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
6. In mixed form: 21/2

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