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Subtract 8/12 from 3/14

3/14 - 8/12 is -19/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   3/14 = 3 × 6/14 × 6 = 18/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/84 - 56/84 = 18 - 56/84 = -38/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/42

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