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Subtract 2/81 from 70/25

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 2/81

70/25 - 2/81 is 1124/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
   70/25 = 70 × 81/25 × 81 = 5670/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   2/81 = 2 × 25/81 × 25 = 50/2025
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5670/2025 - 50/2025 = 5670 - 50/2025 = 5620/2025
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1124/405
6. In mixed form: 2314/405

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