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Subtract 18/70 from 27/64

27/64 - 18/70 is 369/2240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   27/64 = 27 × 35/64 × 35 = 945/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   18/70 = 18 × 32/70 × 32 = 576/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/2240 - 576/2240 = 945 - 576/2240 = 369/2240

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