Answers

Subtract 70/84 from 60/27

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 70/84

60/27 - 70/84 is 25/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   60/27 = 60 × 28/27 × 28 = 1680/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   70/84 = 70 × 9/84 × 9 = 630/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/756 - 630/756 = 1680 - 630/756 = 1050/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
6. In mixed form: 17/18

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