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Subtract 27/60 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 27/60

35/6 - 27/60 is 323/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   35/6 = 35 × 10/6 × 10 = 350/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/60 - 27/60 = 350 - 27/60 = 323/60
5. In mixed form: 523/60

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