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Subtract 56/4 from 16/12

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

16/12 - 56/4 is -38/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   16/12 = 16 × 1/12 × 1 = 16/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   56/4 = 56 × 3/4 × 3 = 168/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/12 - 168/12 = 16 - 168/12 = -152/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/3

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