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Subtract 60/27 from 4/45

1^st number: 4/45, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

4/45 - 60/27 is -32/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   4/45 = 4 × 3/45 × 3 = 12/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   12/135 - 300/135 = 12 - 300/135 = -288/135
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/15

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