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Subtract 12/8 from 3/8

1^st number: 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 4/8

3/8 - 12/8 is -9/8.

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1. Subtract the two fractions:
   3/8 - 12/8 = 3 - 12/8 = -9/8

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