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Subtract 40/56 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 40/56

56/12 - 40/56 is 83/21.

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,
   56/12 = 56 × 14/12 × 14 = 784/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/168 - 120/168 = 784 - 120/168 = 664/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/21
6. In mixed form: 320/21

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