Answers

Subtract 27/7 from 18/12

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

18/12 - 27/7 is -33/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   27/7 = 27 × 12/7 × 12 = 324/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/84 - 324/84 = 126 - 324/84 = -198/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/14

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