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Subtract 42/60 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 42/60

35/27 - 42/60 is 161/270.

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,
   42/60 = 42 × 9/60 × 9 = 378/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/540 - 378/540 = 700 - 378/540 = 322/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/270

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