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Subtract 27/12 from 8/6

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

8/6 - 27/12 is -11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   8/6 = 8 × 2/6 × 2 = 16/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   27/12 = 27 × 1/12 × 1 = 27/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/12 - 27/12 = 16 - 27/12 = -11/12

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