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Subtract 32/27 from 12/5

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/27

12/5 - 32/27 is 164/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   12/5 = 12 × 27/5 × 27 = 324/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   32/27 = 32 × 5/27 × 5 = 160/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/135 - 160/135 = 324 - 160/135 = 164/135
5. In mixed form: 129/135

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