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Subtract 5/27 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 5/27

70/45 - 5/27 is 37/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   70/45 = 70 × 3/45 × 3 = 210/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/135 - 25/135 = 210 - 25/135 = 185/135
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/27
6. In mixed form: 110/27

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