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Subtract 9/32 from 25/12

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 9/32

25/12 - 9/32 is 173/96.

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,
   25/12 = 25 × 8/12 × 8 = 200/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/96 - 27/96 = 200 - 27/96 = 173/96
5. In mixed form: 177/96

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