Answers

Subtract 60/27 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

35/21 - 60/27 is -5/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
   35/21 = 35 × 9/21 × 9 = 315/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   60/27 = 60 × 7/27 × 7 = 420/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/189 - 420/189 = 315 - 420/189 = -105/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9

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