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Subtract 4/50 from 27/70

27/70 - 4/50 is 107/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/350 - 28/350 = 135 - 28/350 = 107/350

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