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Subtract 9/5 from 27/60

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

27/60 - 9/5 is -27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
   9/5 = 9 × 12/5 × 12 = 108/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/60 - 108/60 = 27 - 108/60 = -81/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/20

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