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Subtract 63/60 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

56/12 - 63/60 is 217/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/60 - 63/60 = 280 - 63/60 = 217/60
5. In mixed form: 337/60

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