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Subtract 70/27 from 60/45

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

60/45 - 70/27 is -34/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   60/45 = 60 × 3/45 × 3 = 180/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/135 - 350/135 = 180 - 350/135 = -170/135
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/27

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