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Subtract 27/24 from 10/12

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

10/12 - 27/24 is -7/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   10/12 = 10 × 2/12 × 2 = 20/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   27/24 = 27 × 1/24 × 1 = 27/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/24 - 27/24 = 20 - 27/24 = -7/24

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