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Subtract 1/60 from 35/27

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

35/27 - 1/60 is 691/540.

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,
   35/27 = 35 × 20/27 × 20 = 700/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   1/60 = 1 × 9/60 × 9 = 9/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/540 - 9/540 = 700 - 9/540 = 691/540
5. In mixed form: 1151/540

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