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Subtract 40/27 from 12/16

1^st number: 12/16, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

12/16 - 40/27 is -79/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   12/16 = 12 × 27/16 × 27 = 324/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/432 - 640/432 = 324 - 640/432 = -316/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/108

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