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Subtract 1/70 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 1/70

70/54 - 1/70 is 2423/1890.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   70/54 = 70 × 35/54 × 35 = 2450/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   1/70 = 1 × 27/70 × 27 = 27/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/1890 - 27/1890 = 2450 - 27/1890 = 2423/1890
5. In mixed form: 1533/1890

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