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Subtract 27/16 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

70/9 - 27/16 is 877/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   70/9 = 70 × 16/9 × 16 = 1120/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   27/16 = 27 × 9/16 × 9 = 243/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/144 - 243/144 = 1120 - 243/144 = 877/144
5. In mixed form: 613/144

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