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Subtract 48/63 from 12/56

12/56 - 48/63 is -23/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/504 - 384/504 = 108 - 384/504 = -276/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/42

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