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Subtract 48/12 from 27/14

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 4 0/12

27/14 - 48/12 is -29/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   27/14 = 27 × 6/14 × 6 = 162/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   48/12 = 48 × 7/12 × 7 = 336/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/84 - 336/84 = 162 - 336/84 = -174/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/14

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