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Subtract 1/54 from 60/27

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 1/54

60/27 - 1/54 is 119/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   60/27 = 60 × 2/27 × 2 = 120/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/54 - 1/54 = 120 - 1/54 = 119/54
5. In mixed form: 211/54

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