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Subtract 21/56 from 49/12

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 21/56

49/12 - 21/56 is 89/24.

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,
    49/12 = 49 × 14/12 × 14 = 686/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/168 - 63/168 = 686 - 63/168 = 623/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/24
  6. In mixed form: 317/24

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