Answers

Subtract 60/18 from 15/27

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 3 6/18

15/27 - 60/18 is -25/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   60/18 = 60 × 3/18 × 3 = 180/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/54 - 180/54 = 30 - 180/54 = -150/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/9

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