Answers

Subtract 48/6 from 27/20

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

27/20 - 48/6 is -133/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   48/6 = 48 × 10/6 × 10 = 480/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/60 - 480/60 = 81 - 480/60 = -399/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/20

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