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Subtract 27/14 from 60/15

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

60/15 - 27/14 is 29/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   60/15 = 60 × 14/15 × 14 = 840/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   27/14 = 27 × 15/14 × 15 = 405/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/210 - 405/210 = 840 - 405/210 = 435/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/14
6. In mixed form: 21/14

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