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Subtract 5/54 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 5/54

70/32 - 5/54 is 905/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   70/32 = 70 × 27/32 × 27 = 1890/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/864 - 80/864 = 1890 - 80/864 = 1810/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 905/432
6. In mixed form: 241/432

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