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Subtract 14/12 from 56/8

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 1 2/12

56/8 - 14/12 is 35/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    56/8 = 56 × 3/8 × 3 = 168/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    14/12 = 14 × 2/12 × 2 = 28/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/24 - 28/24 = 168 - 28/24 = 140/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
  6. In mixed form: 55/6

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