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Subtract 5/12 from 56/15

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 5/12

56/15 - 5/12 is 199/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/60 - 25/60 = 224 - 25/60 = 199/60
  5. In mixed form: 319/60

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