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Subtract 27/7 from 4/70

1^st number: 4/70, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

4/70 - 27/7 is -19/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 7 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   4/70 = 4 × 1/70 × 1 = 4/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
   27/7 = 27 × 10/7 × 10 = 270/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/70 - 270/70 = 4 - 270/70 = -266/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/5

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