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Subtract 9/6 from 12/27

1^st number: 12/27, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

12/27 - 9/6 is -19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   9/6 = 9 × 9/6 × 9 = 81/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/54 - 81/54 = 24 - 81/54 = -57/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18

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