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Subtract 32/3 from 27/70

1^st number: 27/70, 2^nd number: 10 2/3

27/70 - 32/3 is -2159/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
   32/3 = 32 × 70/3 × 70 = 2240/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/210 - 2240/210 = 81 - 2240/210 = -2159/210

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