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Subtract 24/60 from 2/27

2/27 - 24/60 is -44/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   24/60 = 24 × 9/60 × 9 = 216/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/540 - 216/540 = 40 - 216/540 = -176/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/135

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