Answers

Subtract 70/30 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

56/12 - 70/30 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
   70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/60 - 140/60 = 280 - 140/60 = 140/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
6. In mixed form: 21/3

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