Answers

Subtract 10/9 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

70/54 - 10/9 is 5/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   70/54 = 70 × 1/54 × 1 = 70/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   10/9 = 10 × 6/9 × 6 = 60/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/54 - 60/54 = 70 - 60/54 = 10/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/27

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