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Subtract 56/12 from 10/14

1^st number: 10/14, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

10/14 - 56/12 is -83/21.

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,
   10/14 = 10 × 6/14 × 6 = 60/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   56/12 = 56 × 7/12 × 7 = 392/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/84 - 392/84 = 60 - 392/84 = -332/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/21

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