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Subtract 5/27 from 10/12

10/12 - 5/27 is 35/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   10/12 = 10 × 9/12 × 9 = 90/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/108 - 20/108 = 90 - 20/108 = 70/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/54

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