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Subtract 50/96 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 50/96

56/12 - 50/96 is 199/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 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 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/96 - 50/96 = 448 - 50/96 = 398/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/48
6. In mixed form: 47/48

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