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Subtract 12/8 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 4/8

8/4 - 12/8 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   8/4 = 8 × 2/4 × 2 = 16/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   12/8 = 12 × 1/8 × 1 = 12/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/8 - 12/8 = 16 - 12/8 = 4/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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