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Subtract 9/12 from 27/60

27/60 - 9/12 is -3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/60 - 45/60 = 27 - 45/60 = -18/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10

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