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Subtract 81/32 from 40/12

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

40/12 - 81/32 is 77/96.

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,
   40/12 = 40 × 8/12 × 8 = 320/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   81/32 = 81 × 3/32 × 3 = 243/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/96 - 243/96 = 320 - 243/96 = 77/96

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