Answers

Subtract 27/25 from 27/60

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

27/60 - 27/25 is -63/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/300 - 324/300 = 135 - 324/300 = -189/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/100

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