Answers

Subtract 3/27 from 84/70

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 3/27

84/70 - 3/27 is 49/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   84/70 = 84 × 27/70 × 27 = 2268/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   3/27 = 3 × 70/27 × 70 = 210/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1890 - 210/1890 = 2268 - 210/1890 = 2058/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/45
6. In mixed form: 14/45

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