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Subtract 14/32 from 7/12

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

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,
   7/12 = 7 × 8/12 × 8 = 56/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/96 - 42/96 = 56 - 42/96 = 14/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/48

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