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Subtract 27/16 from 12/70

1^st number: 12/70, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

12/70 - 27/16 is -849/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   12/70 = 12 × 8/70 × 8 = 96/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/560 - 945/560 = 96 - 945/560 = -849/560

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