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Subtract 27/10 from 12/70

1^st number: 12/70, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

12/70 - 27/10 is -177/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   27/10 = 27 × 7/10 × 7 = 189/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/70 - 189/70 = 12 - 189/70 = -177/70

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