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Subtract 14/12 from 42/32

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

42/32 - 14/12 is 7/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   14/12 = 14 × 8/12 × 8 = 112/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/96 - 112/96 = 126 - 112/96 = 14/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/48

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