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Subtract 63/56 from 12/4

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 1 7/56

12/4 - 63/56 is 15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
    12/4 = 12 × 14/4 × 14 = 168/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    63/56 = 63 × 1/56 × 1 = 63/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/56 - 63/56 = 168 - 63/56 = 105/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  6. In mixed form: 17/8

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