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Subtract 48/80 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 48/80

56/12 - 48/80 is 61/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   56/12 = 56 × 20/12 × 20 = 1120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   48/80 = 48 × 3/80 × 3 = 144/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/240 - 144/240 = 1120 - 144/240 = 976/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/15
6. In mixed form: 41/15

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