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Subtract 35/32 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

56/12 - 35/32 is 343/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   56/12 = 56 × 8/12 × 8 = 448/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   35/32 = 35 × 3/32 × 3 = 105/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/96 - 105/96 = 448 - 105/96 = 343/96
5. In mixed form: 355/96

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