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Subtract 70/27 from 20/36

1^st number: 20/36, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

20/36 - 70/27 is -55/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   20/36 = 20 × 3/36 × 3 = 60/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/108 - 280/108 = 60 - 280/108 = -220/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/27

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