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Subtract 60/8 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

56/12 - 60/8 is -17/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   56/12 = 56 × 2/12 × 2 = 112/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   60/8 = 60 × 3/8 × 3 = 180/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/24 - 180/24 = 112 - 180/24 = -68/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6

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