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Subtract 10/36 from 27/12

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 10/36

27/12 - 10/36 is 71/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   27/12 = 27 × 3/12 × 3 = 81/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/36 - 10/36 = 81 - 10/36 = 71/36
5. In mixed form: 135/36

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