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Subtract 4/7 from 7/12

7/12 - 4/7 is 1/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   4/7 = 4 × 12/7 × 12 = 48/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/84 - 48/84 = 49 - 48/84 = 1/84

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