Answers

Subtract 27/12 from 2/32

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

2/32 - 27/12 is -35/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   27/12 = 27 × 8/12 × 8 = 216/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/96 - 216/96 = 6 - 216/96 = -210/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/16

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