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Subtract 8/12 from 9/10

9/10 - 8/12 is 7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   9/10 = 9 × 6/10 × 6 = 54/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/60 - 40/60 = 54 - 40/60 = 14/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30

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