Answers

Subtract 27/10 from 4/12

1^st number: 4/12, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

4/12 - 27/10 is -71/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   27/10 = 27 × 6/10 × 6 = 162/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/60 - 162/60 = 20 - 162/60 = -142/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/30

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