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Subtract 27/60 from 2/8

2/8 - 27/60 is -1/5.

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,
   2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   27/60 = 27 × 2/60 × 2 = 54/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/120 - 54/120 = 30 - 54/120 = -24/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5

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