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Subtract 27/70 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 27/70

50/35 - 27/70 is 73/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/70 - 27/70 = 100 - 27/70 = 73/70
5. In mixed form: 13/70

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