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Subtract 27/12 from 9/36

1^st number: 9/36, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

9/36 - 27/12 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   27/12 = 27 × 3/12 × 3 = 81/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/36 - 81/36 = 9 - 81/36 = -72/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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