Answers

Subtract 27/10 from 8/12

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

8/12 - 27/10 is -61/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   27/10 = 27 × 6/10 × 6 = 162/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/60 - 162/60 = 40 - 162/60 = -122/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/30

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