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Subtract 63/54 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

70/2 - 63/54 is 203/6.

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,
   63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/54 - 63/54 = 1890 - 63/54 = 1827/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/6
6. In mixed form: 335/6

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