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Subtract 27/70 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 27/70

20/6 - 27/70 is 619/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/210 - 81/210 = 700 - 81/210 = 619/210
5. In mixed form: 2199/210

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