Answers

Subtract 49/96 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 49/96

70/54 - 49/96 is 679/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 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 96 × 9 = 864,
   49/96 = 49 × 9/96 × 9 = 441/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/864 - 441/864 = 1120 - 441/864 = 679/864

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