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Subtract 70/27 from 5/8

1^st number: 5/8, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

5/8 - 70/27 is -425/216.

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,
   5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   70/27 = 70 × 8/27 × 8 = 560/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/216 - 560/216 = 135 - 560/216 = -425/216

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