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Subtract 15/12 from 8/27

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

8/27 - 15/12 is -103/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   15/12 = 15 × 9/12 × 9 = 135/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/108 - 135/108 = 32 - 135/108 = -103/108

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