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Subtract 63/28 from 70/27

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

70/27 - 63/28 is 37/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   70/27 = 70 × 28/27 × 28 = 1960/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   63/28 = 63 × 27/28 × 27 = 1701/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/756 - 1701/756 = 1960 - 1701/756 = 259/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/108

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