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Subtract 3/24 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 3/24

14/12 - 3/24 is 25/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   14/12 = 14 × 2/12 × 2 = 28/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/24 - 3/24 = 28 - 3/24 = 25/24
5. In mixed form: 11/24

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