Answers

Subtract 70/27 from 28/6

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

28/6 - 70/27 is 56/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   28/6 = 28 × 9/6 × 9 = 252/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   70/27 = 70 × 2/27 × 2 = 140/54
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   252/54 - 140/54 = 252 - 140/54 = 112/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/27
6. In mixed form: 22/27

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