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Subtract 45/49 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 45/49

56/12 - 45/49 is 551/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   56/12 = 56 × 49/12 × 49 = 2744/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/588 - 540/588 = 2744 - 540/588 = 2204/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/147
6. In mixed form: 3110/147

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