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Subtract 15/80 from 70/27

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 15/80

70/27 - 15/80 is 1039/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   70/27 = 70 × 80/27 × 80 = 5600/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   15/80 = 15 × 27/80 × 27 = 405/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5600/2160 - 405/2160 = 5600 - 405/2160 = 5195/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1039/432
6. In mixed form: 2175/432

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