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Subtract 5/81 from 12/56

12/56 - 5/81 is 173/1134.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   12/56 = 12 × 81/56 × 81 = 972/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   5/81 = 5 × 56/81 × 56 = 280/4536
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/4536 - 280/4536 = 972 - 280/4536 = 692/4536
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/1134

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