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Subtract 1/8 from 70/54

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 1/8

70/54 - 1/8 is 253/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/216 - 27/216 = 280 - 27/216 = 253/216
  5. In mixed form: 137/216

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