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Subtract 27/7 from 8/12

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

8/12 - 27/7 is -67/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   27/7 = 27 × 12/7 × 12 = 324/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/84 - 324/84 = 56 - 324/84 = -268/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/21

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