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Subtract 81/14 from 8/12

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 5 11/14

8/12 - 81/14 is -215/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   81/14 = 81 × 6/14 × 6 = 486/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/84 - 486/84 = 56 - 486/84 = -430/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215/42

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