Answers

Subtract 27/12 from 4/8

1^st number: 4/8, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

4/8 - 27/12 is -7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   27/12 = 27 × 2/12 × 2 = 54/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/24 - 54/24 = 12 - 54/24 = -42/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4

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