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Subtract 27/70 from 20/2

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 27/70

20/2 - 27/70 is 673/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   20/2 = 20 × 35/2 × 35 = 700/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/70 - 27/70 = 700 - 27/70 = 673/70
5. In mixed form: 943/70

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