Answers

Subtract 70/27 from 60/75

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

60/75 - 70/27 is -242/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   60/75 = 60 × 9/75 × 9 = 540/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   70/27 = 70 × 25/27 × 25 = 1750/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/675 - 1750/675 = 540 - 1750/675 = -1210/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -242/135

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