Answers

Subtract 27/24 from 5/60

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

5/60 - 27/24 is -25/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/120 - 135/120 = 10 - 135/120 = -125/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/24

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