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Subtract 70/54 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

70/8 - 70/54 is 805/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   70/8 = 70 × 27/8 × 27 = 1890/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/216 - 280/216 = 1890 - 280/216 = 1610/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 805/108
6. In mixed form: 749/108

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