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Subtract 1/56 from 48/4

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 1/56

48/4 - 1/56 is 671/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   48/4 = 48 × 14/4 × 14 = 672/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   1/56 = 1 × 1/56 × 1 = 1/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/56 - 1/56 = 672 - 1/56 = 671/56
5. In mixed form: 1155/56

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