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Subtract 21/12 from 32/27

1^st number: 1 5/27, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

32/27 - 21/12 is -61/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   32/27 = 32 × 4/27 × 4 = 128/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   21/12 = 21 × 9/12 × 9 = 189/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/108 - 189/108 = 128 - 189/108 = -61/108

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