9/12-3/8

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To subtract fractions, we need to find a common denominator.

The least common denominator between 12 and 8 is 24.

Now, we can rewrite the fractions with this common denominator:

9/12 = 18/24
3/8 = 9/24

Now, we can subtract these fractions:

18/24 - 9/24 = (18 - 9)/24 = 9/24

So, 9/12 - 3/8 = 9/24