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Subtract 27/12 from 28/42

1^st number: 28/42, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

28/42 - 27/12 is -19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   28/42 = 28 × 2/42 × 2 = 56/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/84 - 189/84 = 56 - 189/84 = -133/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12

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