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Subtract 7/56 from 35/12

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 7/56

35/12 - 7/56 is 67/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    35/12 = 35 × 14/12 × 14 = 490/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/168 - 21/168 = 490 - 21/168 = 469/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/24
  6. In mixed form: 219/24

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