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Subtract 70/15 from 49/27

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

49/27 - 70/15 is -77/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   49/27 = 49 × 5/27 × 5 = 245/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   70/15 = 70 × 9/15 × 9 = 630/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/135 - 630/135 = 245 - 630/135 = -385/135
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/27

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