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Subtract 70/27 from 9/6

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

9/6 - 70/27 is -59/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   9/6 = 9 × 9/6 × 9 = 81/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   70/27 = 70 × 2/27 × 2 = 140/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/54 - 140/54 = 81 - 140/54 = -59/54

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