Answers

Subtract 56/60 from 42/27

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 56/60

42/27 - 56/60 is 28/45.

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,
   42/27 = 42 × 20/27 × 20 = 840/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   56/60 = 56 × 9/60 × 9 = 504/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/540 - 504/540 = 840 - 504/540 = 336/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/45

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