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Subtract 30/32 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 30/32

70/54 - 30/32 is 155/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   70/54 = 70 × 16/54 × 16 = 1120/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/864 - 810/864 = 1120 - 810/864 = 310/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/432

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