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Subtract 50/15 from 12/56

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

12/56 - 50/15 is -131/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   50/15 = 50 × 56/15 × 56 = 2800/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/840 - 2800/840 = 180 - 2800/840 = -2620/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/42

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