Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 60/27

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

60/27 - 70/60 is 19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   60/27 = 60 × 20/27 × 20 = 1200/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   70/60 = 70 × 9/60 × 9 = 630/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/540 - 630/540 = 1200 - 630/540 = 570/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
6. In mixed form: 11/18

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