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Subtract 56/12 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

45/4 - 56/12 is 79/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   56/12 = 56 × 1/12 × 1 = 56/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/12 - 56/12 = 135 - 56/12 = 79/12
5. In mixed form: 67/12

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