Answers

Subtract 27/7 from 36/60

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

36/60 - 27/7 is -114/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   27/7 = 27 × 60/7 × 60 = 1620/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/420 - 1620/420 = 252 - 1620/420 = -1368/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -114/35

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