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Subtract 24/7 from 70/27

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

70/27 - 24/7 is -158/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   70/27 = 70 × 7/27 × 7 = 490/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
   24/7 = 24 × 27/7 × 27 = 648/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/189 - 648/189 = 490 - 648/189 = -158/189

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