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Subtract 5/12 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 5/12

56/12 - 5/12 is 17/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   56/12 - 5/12 = 56 - 5/12 = 51/12
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/4
3. In mixed form: 41/4

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