Answers

Subtract 70/27 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

50/6 - 70/27 is 155/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   50/6 = 50 × 9/6 × 9 = 450/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   70/27 = 70 × 2/27 × 2 = 140/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/54 - 140/54 = 450 - 140/54 = 310/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/27
6. In mixed form: 520/27

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