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Subtract 27/32 from 4/12

4/12 - 27/32 is -49/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   4/12 = 4 × 8/12 × 8 = 32/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   27/32 = 27 × 3/32 × 3 = 81/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/96 - 81/96 = 32 - 81/96 = -49/96

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