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Subtract 8/3 from 27/70

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

27/70 - 8/3 is -479/210.

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,
    8/3 = 8 × 70/3 × 70 = 560/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/210 - 560/210 = 81 - 560/210 = -479/210

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