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Subtract 27/96 from 20/12

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 27/96

20/12 - 27/96 is 133/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   20/12 = 20 × 8/12 × 8 = 160/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/96 - 27/96 = 160 - 27/96 = 133/96
5. In mixed form: 137/96

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