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Subtract 7/60 from 40/27

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 7/60

40/27 - 7/60 is 737/540.

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,
   40/27 = 40 × 20/27 × 20 = 800/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   7/60 = 7 × 9/60 × 9 = 63/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/540 - 63/540 = 800 - 63/540 = 737/540
5. In mixed form: 1197/540

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