Answers

Subtract 42/18 from 60/27

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

60/27 - 42/18 is -1/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 18 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 18 × 3 = 54,
   42/18 = 42 × 3/18 × 3 = 126/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/54 - 126/54 = 120 - 126/54 = -6/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9

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