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Subtract 27/6 from 14/60

1^st number: 14/60, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

14/60 - 27/6 is -64/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   27/6 = 27 × 10/6 × 10 = 270/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/60 - 270/60 = 14 - 270/60 = -256/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/15

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