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Subtract 8/10 from 4/12

4/12 - 8/10 is -7/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   8/10 = 8 × 6/10 × 6 = 48/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/60 - 48/60 = 20 - 48/60 = -28/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15

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