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Subtract 1/60 from 27/25

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 1/60

27/25 - 1/60 is 319/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   1/60 = 1 × 5/60 × 5 = 5/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/300 - 5/300 = 324 - 5/300 = 319/300
5. In mixed form: 119/300

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