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Subtract 8/27 from 4/60

4/60 - 8/27 is -31/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/540 - 160/540 = 36 - 160/540 = -124/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/135

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