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Subtract 27/4 from 12/32

1^st number: 12/32, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

12/32 - 27/4 is -51/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 4 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   12/32 = 12 × 1/32 × 1 = 12/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   27/4 = 27 × 8/4 × 8 = 216/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/32 - 216/32 = 12 - 216/32 = -204/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/8

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