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Subtract 4/12 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 4/12

56/24 - 4/12 is 2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   56/24 = 56 × 1/24 × 1 = 56/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 8/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/24 - 8/24 = 56 - 8/24 = 48/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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