Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 4/27

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

4/27 - 70/60 is -55/54.

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,
   70/60 = 70 × 9/60 × 9 = 630/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/540 - 630/540 = 80 - 630/540 = -550/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/54

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