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Subtract 12/56 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 12/56

49/24 - 12/56 is 307/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/168 - 36/168 = 343 - 36/168 = 307/168
5. In mixed form: 1139/168

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