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Subtract 35/60 from 4/27

4/27 - 35/60 is -47/108.

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,
   4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   35/60 = 35 × 9/60 × 9 = 315/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/540 - 315/540 = 80 - 315/540 = -235/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/108

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