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Subtract 9/27 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 9/27

70/50 - 9/27 is 16/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   9/27 = 9 × 50/27 × 50 = 450/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/1350 - 450/1350 = 1890 - 450/1350 = 1440/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
6. In mixed form: 11/15

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