Answers

Subtract 84/27 from 80/12

1^st number: 6 8/12, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

80/12 - 84/27 is 32/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   80/12 = 80 × 9/12 × 9 = 720/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   84/27 = 84 × 4/27 × 4 = 336/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/108 - 336/108 = 720 - 336/108 = 384/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
6. In mixed form: 35/9

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