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Subtract 8/10 from 60/27

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 8/10

60/27 - 8/10 is 64/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   60/27 = 60 × 10/27 × 10 = 600/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   8/10 = 8 × 27/10 × 27 = 216/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/270 - 216/270 = 600 - 216/270 = 384/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/45
6. In mixed form: 119/45

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