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Subtract 70/9 from 27/36

1^st number: 27/36, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

27/36 - 70/9 is -253/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/36 - 280/36 = 27 - 280/36 = -253/36

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