Answers

Subtract 70/27 from 27/48

1^st number: 27/48, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

27/48 - 70/27 is -877/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   27/48 = 27 × 9/48 × 9 = 243/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   70/27 = 70 × 16/27 × 16 = 1120/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/432 - 1120/432 = 243 - 1120/432 = -877/432

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