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Subtract 27/54 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 27/54

70/6 - 27/54 is 67/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   70/6 = 70 × 9/6 × 9 = 630/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   27/54 = 27 × 1/54 × 1 = 27/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/54 - 27/54 = 630 - 27/54 = 603/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/6
6. In mixed form: 111/6

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