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Subtract 54/60 from 3/27

3/27 - 54/60 is -71/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   3/27 = 3 × 20/27 × 20 = 60/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   54/60 = 54 × 9/60 × 9 = 486/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/540 - 486/540 = 60 - 486/540 = -426/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/90

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