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Subtract 3/42 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 3/42

70/54 - 3/42 is 463/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   70/54 = 70 × 7/54 × 7 = 490/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   3/42 = 3 × 9/42 × 9 = 27/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/378 - 27/378 = 490 - 27/378 = 463/378
5. In mixed form: 185/378

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