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Subtract 70/27 from 6/63

1^st number: 6/63, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

6/63 - 70/27 is -472/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   6/63 = 6 × 3/63 × 3 = 18/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   70/27 = 70 × 7/27 × 7 = 490/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/189 - 490/189 = 18 - 490/189 = -472/189

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