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Subtract 70/27 from 14/15

1^st number: 14/15, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

14/15 - 70/27 is -224/135.

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,
   14/15 = 14 × 9/15 × 9 = 126/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/135 - 350/135 = 126 - 350/135 = -224/135

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