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Subtract 7/60 from 27/14

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 7/60

27/14 - 7/60 is 761/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   27/14 = 27 × 30/14 × 30 = 810/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   7/60 = 7 × 7/60 × 7 = 49/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/420 - 49/420 = 810 - 49/420 = 761/420
5. In mixed form: 1341/420

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