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Subtract 6/12 from 56/16

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 6/12

56/16 - 6/12 is 3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   56/16 = 56 × 3/16 × 3 = 168/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   6/12 = 6 × 4/12 × 4 = 24/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/48 - 24/48 = 168 - 24/48 = 144/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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