Answers

Subtract 20/4 from 70/27

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 5 0/4

70/27 - 20/4 is -65/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   20/4 = 20 × 27/4 × 27 = 540/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/108 - 540/108 = 280 - 540/108 = -260/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/27

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