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Subtract 70/9 from 6/27

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

6/27 - 70/9 is -68/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   6/27 = 6 × 1/27 × 1 = 6/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   70/9 = 70 × 3/9 × 3 = 210/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/27 - 210/27 = 6 - 210/27 = -204/27
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/9

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