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Subtract 2/12 from 4/14

4/14 - 2/12 is 5/42.

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,
   4/14 = 4 × 6/14 × 6 = 24/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/84 - 14/84 = 24 - 14/84 = 10/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42

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