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Subtract 63/80 from 12/56

12/56 - 63/80 is -321/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   12/56 = 12 × 10/56 × 10 = 120/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/560 - 441/560 = 120 - 441/560 = -321/560

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