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Subtract 70/27 from 3/8

1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 2 16/27

3/8 - 70/27 is -479/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    70/27 = 70 × 8/27 × 8 = 560/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/216 - 560/216 = 81 - 560/216 = -479/216

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