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Subtract 8/70 from 6/27

6/27 - 8/70 is 34/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   6/27 = 6 × 70/27 × 70 = 420/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   8/70 = 8 × 27/70 × 27 = 216/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/1890 - 216/1890 = 420 - 216/1890 = 204/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/315

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