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Subtract 9/70 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 9/70

27/5 - 9/70 is 369/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   27/5 = 27 × 14/5 × 14 = 378/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   9/70 = 9 × 1/70 × 1 = 9/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/70 - 9/70 = 378 - 9/70 = 369/70
5. In mixed form: 519/70

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