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Subtract 24/15 from 70/27

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 1 9/15

70/27 - 24/15 is 134/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   24/15 = 24 × 9/15 × 9 = 216/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/135 - 216/135 = 350 - 216/135 = 134/135

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