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Subtract 2/75 from 12/56

12/56 - 2/75 is 197/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   12/56 = 12 × 75/56 × 75 = 900/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   2/75 = 2 × 56/75 × 56 = 112/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/4200 - 112/4200 = 900 - 112/4200 = 788/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/1050

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