Answers

Subtract 56/27 from 18/60

1^st number: 18/60, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

18/60 - 56/27 is -479/270.

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,
   18/60 = 18 × 9/60 × 9 = 162/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   56/27 = 56 × 20/27 × 20 = 1120/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/540 - 1120/540 = 162 - 1120/540 = -958/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/270

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