Answers

Subtract 80/63 from 60/27

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 1 17/63

60/27 - 80/63 is 20/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   60/27 = 60 × 7/27 × 7 = 420/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   80/63 = 80 × 3/63 × 3 = 240/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/189 - 240/189 = 420 - 240/189 = 180/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21

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