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Subtract 32/27 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 1 5/27

49/12 - 32/27 is 313/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   49/12 = 49 × 9/12 × 9 = 441/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   32/27 = 32 × 4/27 × 4 = 128/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/108 - 128/108 = 441 - 128/108 = 313/108
5. In mixed form: 297/108

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