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Subtract 8/60 from 10/27

10/27 - 8/60 is 32/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   10/27 = 10 × 20/27 × 20 = 200/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/540 - 72/540 = 200 - 72/540 = 128/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/135

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