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Subtract 49/80 from 60/27

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 49/80

60/27 - 49/80 is 1159/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   60/27 = 60 × 80/27 × 80 = 4800/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   49/80 = 49 × 27/80 × 27 = 1323/2160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4800/2160 - 1323/2160 = 4800 - 1323/2160 = 3477/2160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1159/720
6. In mixed form: 1439/720

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