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Subtract 27/14 from 81/12

1^st number: 6 9/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

81/12 - 27/14 is 135/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   81/12 = 81 × 7/12 × 7 = 567/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   27/14 = 27 × 6/14 × 6 = 162/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/84 - 162/84 = 567 - 162/84 = 405/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/28
6. In mixed form: 423/28

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