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Subtract 27/60 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 27/60

20/6 - 27/60 is 173/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   20/6 = 20 × 10/6 × 10 = 200/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/60 - 27/60 = 200 - 27/60 = 173/60
5. In mixed form: 253/60

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