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Subtract 8/60 from 81/27

1^st number: 3 0/27, 2^nd number: 8/60

81/27 - 8/60 is 43/15.

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,
   81/27 = 81 × 20/27 × 20 = 1620/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/540 - 72/540 = 1620 - 72/540 = 1548/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/15
6. In mixed form: 213/15

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