Answers

Subtract 56/7 from 12/5

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

12/5 - 56/7 is -28/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   12/5 = 12 × 7/5 × 7 = 84/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   56/7 = 56 × 5/7 × 5 = 280/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/35 - 280/35 = 84 - 280/35 = -196/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/5

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