Answers

Subtract 27/84 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 27/84

14/12 - 27/84 is 71/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/84 - 27/84 = 98 - 27/84 = 71/84

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