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Subtract 45/64 from 70/27

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 45/64

70/27 - 45/64 is 3265/1728.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
   70/27 = 70 × 64/27 × 64 = 4480/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   45/64 = 45 × 27/64 × 27 = 1215/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4480/1728 - 1215/1728 = 4480 - 1215/1728 = 3265/1728
5. In mixed form: 11537/1728

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