Answers

Subtract 27/6 from 12/84

1^st number: 12/84, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

12/84 - 27/6 is -61/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   12/84 = 12 × 1/84 × 1 = 12/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   27/6 = 27 × 14/6 × 14 = 378/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/84 - 378/84 = 12 - 378/84 = -366/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/14

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