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Subtract 15/12 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

70/54 - 15/12 is 5/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   70/54 = 70 × 2/54 × 2 = 140/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   15/12 = 15 × 9/12 × 9 = 135/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/108 - 135/108 = 140 - 135/108 = 5/108

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