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Subtract 27/12 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

42/14 - 27/12 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/84 - 189/84 = 252 - 189/84 = 63/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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