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Subtract 27/60 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 27/60

14/8 - 27/60 is 13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   27/60 = 27 × 2/60 × 2 = 54/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/120 - 54/120 = 210 - 54/120 = 156/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
6. In mixed form: 13/10

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