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Subtract 32/12 from 8/14

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

8/14 - 32/12 is -44/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   8/14 = 8 × 6/14 × 6 = 48/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   32/12 = 32 × 7/12 × 7 = 224/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/84 - 224/84 = 48 - 224/84 = -176/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/21

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