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Subtract 27/70 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 27/70

60/4 - 27/70 is 1023/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/140 - 54/140 = 2100 - 54/140 = 2046/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1023/70
6. In mixed form: 1443/70

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