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Subtract 70/27 from 28/4

1^st number: 7 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

28/4 - 70/27 is 119/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   28/4 = 28 × 27/4 × 27 = 756/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/108 - 280/108 = 756 - 280/108 = 476/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/27
6. In mixed form: 411/27

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