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Subtract 12/96 from 2/56

2/56 - 12/96 is -5/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   2/56 = 2 × 12/56 × 12 = 24/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/672 - 84/672 = 24 - 84/672 = -60/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56

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