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Subtract 21/32 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 21/32

14/12 - 21/32 is 49/96.

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,
   14/12 = 14 × 8/12 × 8 = 112/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/96 - 63/96 = 112 - 63/96 = 49/96

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