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Subtract 14/96 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 14/96

14/12 - 14/96 is 49/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   14/12 = 14 × 8/12 × 8 = 112/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/96 - 14/96 = 112 - 14/96 = 98/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/48
6. In mixed form: 11/48

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