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Subtract 30/50 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 30/50

70/54 - 30/50 is 94/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   70/54 = 70 × 25/54 × 25 = 1750/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   30/50 = 30 × 27/50 × 27 = 810/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/1350 - 810/1350 = 1750 - 810/1350 = 940/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/135

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