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Subtract 4/9 from 60/27

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 4/9

60/27 - 4/9 is 16/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   60/27 = 60 × 1/27 × 1 = 60/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   4/9 = 4 × 3/9 × 3 = 12/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/27 - 12/27 = 60 - 12/27 = 48/27
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
6. In mixed form: 17/9

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