Answers

Subtract 70/32 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

56/12 - 70/32 is 119/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 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 32 × 3 = 96,
   70/32 = 70 × 3/32 × 3 = 210/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/96 - 210/96 = 448 - 210/96 = 238/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/48
6. In mixed form: 223/48

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