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Subtract 6/32 from 4/12

4/12 - 6/32 is 7/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   4/12 = 4 × 8/12 × 8 = 32/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/96 - 18/96 = 32 - 18/96 = 14/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/48

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