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Subtract 27/20 from 12/10

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

12/10 - 27/20 is -3/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

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