Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 28/60

1^st number: 28/60, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

28/60 - 35/27 is -112/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   28/60 = 28 × 9/60 × 9 = 252/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   35/27 = 35 × 20/27 × 20 = 700/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/540 - 700/540 = 252 - 700/540 = -448/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -112/135

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