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Subtract 21/54 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 21/54

70/2 - 21/54 is 623/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   70/2 = 70 × 27/2 × 27 = 1890/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   21/54 = 21 × 1/54 × 1 = 21/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/54 - 21/54 = 1890 - 21/54 = 1869/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 623/18
6. In mixed form: 3411/18

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