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Subtract 4/60 from 96/27

1^st number: 3 15/27, 2^nd number: 4/60

96/27 - 4/60 is 157/45.

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,
   96/27 = 96 × 20/27 × 20 = 1920/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/540 - 36/540 = 1920 - 36/540 = 1884/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/45
6. In mixed form: 322/45

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