Answers

Subtract 70/27 from 8/16

1^st number: 8/16, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

8/16 - 70/27 is -113/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   70/27 = 70 × 16/27 × 16 = 1120/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/432 - 1120/432 = 216 - 1120/432 = -904/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/54

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