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Subtract 15/60 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 15/60

70/54 - 15/60 is 113/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   70/54 = 70 × 10/54 × 10 = 700/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   15/60 = 15 × 9/60 × 9 = 135/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/540 - 135/540 = 700 - 135/540 = 565/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/108
6. In mixed form: 15/108

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