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Subtract 5/24 from 70/54

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 5/24

70/54 - 5/24 is 235/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   5/24 = 5 × 9/24 × 9 = 45/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/216 - 45/216 = 280 - 45/216 = 235/216
5. In mixed form: 119/216

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