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Subtract 20/27 from 10/60

10/60 - 20/27 is -31/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   10/60 = 10 × 9/60 × 9 = 90/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   20/27 = 20 × 20/27 × 20 = 400/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/540 - 400/540 = 90 - 400/540 = -310/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/54

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