Answers

Subtract 70/27 from 84/96

1^st number: 84/96, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

84/96 - 70/27 is -371/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   84/96 = 84 × 9/96 × 9 = 756/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/864 - 2240/864 = 756 - 2240/864 = -1484/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -371/216

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