Answers

Subtract 96/42 from 12/56

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 2 12/42

12/56 - 96/42 is -29/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   96/42 = 96 × 4/42 × 4 = 384/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/168 - 384/168 = 36 - 384/168 = -348/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/14

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