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Subtract 27/12 from 6/36

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

6/36 - 27/12 is -25/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   27/12 = 27 × 3/12 × 3 = 81/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/36 - 81/36 = 6 - 81/36 = -75/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/12

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