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Subtract 70/27 from 1/49

1^st number: 1/49, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

1/49 - 70/27 is -3403/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   1/49 = 1 × 27/49 × 27 = 27/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   70/27 = 70 × 49/27 × 49 = 3430/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/1323 - 3430/1323 = 27 - 3430/1323 = -3403/1323

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