Answers

Subtract 70/27 from 3/15

1^st number: 3/15, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

3/15 - 70/27 is -323/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   3/15 = 3 × 9/15 × 9 = 27/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/135 - 350/135 = 27 - 350/135 = -323/135

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