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Subtract 12/27 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 12/27

10/4 - 12/27 is 37/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/108 - 48/108 = 270 - 48/108 = 222/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/18
6. In mixed form: 21/18

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