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Subtract 27/5 from 15/70

1^st number: 15/70, 2^nd number: 5 2/5

15/70 - 27/5 is -363/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   27/5 = 27 × 14/5 × 14 = 378/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/70 - 378/70 = 15 - 378/70 = -363/70

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