Answers

Subtract 42/27 from 10/60

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

10/60 - 42/27 is -25/18.

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,
   42/27 = 42 × 20/27 × 20 = 840/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/540 - 840/540 = 90 - 840/540 = -750/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18

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