Answers

Subtract 60/27 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

84/15 - 60/27 is 152/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   84/15 = 84 × 9/15 × 9 = 756/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/135 - 300/135 = 756 - 300/135 = 456/135
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/45
6. In mixed form: 317/45

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