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Subtract 30/27 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

70/35 - 30/27 is 8/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   70/35 = 70 × 27/35 × 27 = 1890/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   30/27 = 30 × 35/27 × 35 = 1050/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/945 - 1050/945 = 1890 - 1050/945 = 840/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9

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