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Subtract 2/14 from 12/36

12/36 - 2/14 is 4/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
   2/14 = 2 × 18/14 × 18 = 36/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/252 - 36/252 = 84 - 36/252 = 48/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/21

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