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Subtract 9/60 from 27/18

1^st number: 1 9/18, 2^nd number: 9/60

27/18 - 9/60 is 27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   27/18 = 27 × 10/18 × 10 = 270/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/180 - 27/180 = 270 - 27/180 = 243/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
6. In mixed form: 17/20

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