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Subtract 56/12 from 24/6

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

24/6 - 56/12 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   24/6 = 24 × 2/6 × 2 = 48/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   56/12 = 56 × 1/12 × 1 = 56/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/12 - 56/12 = 48 - 56/12 = -8/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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