Answers

Subtract 48/27 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 21/27

84/12 - 48/27 is 47/9.

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,
   84/12 = 84 × 9/12 × 9 = 756/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   48/27 = 48 × 4/27 × 4 = 192/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/108 - 192/108 = 756 - 192/108 = 564/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/9
6. In mixed form: 52/9

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