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Subtract 81/56 from 40/12

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 25/56

40/12 - 81/56 is 317/168.

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,
   40/12 = 40 × 14/12 × 14 = 560/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   81/56 = 81 × 3/56 × 3 = 243/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/168 - 243/168 = 560 - 243/168 = 317/168
5. In mixed form: 1149/168

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