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Subtract 56/12 from 15/5

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

15/5 - 56/12 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/60 - 280/60 = 180 - 280/60 = -100/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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