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Subtract 81/32 from 12/4

1^st number: 3 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

12/4 - 81/32 is 15/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
   12/4 = 12 × 8/4 × 8 = 96/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   81/32 = 81 × 1/32 × 1 = 81/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/32 - 81/32 = 96 - 81/32 = 15/32

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