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Subtract 27/4 from 12/56

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

12/56 - 27/4 is -183/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 4 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   12/56 = 12 × 1/56 × 1 = 12/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   27/4 = 27 × 14/4 × 14 = 378/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/56 - 378/56 = 12 - 378/56 = -366/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/28

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