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Subtract 81/7 from 27/12

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 11 4/7

27/12 - 81/7 is -261/28.

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,
   27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   81/7 = 81 × 12/7 × 12 = 972/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/84 - 972/84 = 189 - 972/84 = -783/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -261/28

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