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Subtract 14/60 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 14/60

50/27 - 14/60 is 437/270.

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,
   50/27 = 50 × 20/27 × 20 = 1000/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   14/60 = 14 × 9/60 × 9 = 126/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1000/540 - 126/540 = 1000 - 126/540 = 874/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/270
6. In mixed form: 1167/270

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