Answers

Subtract 49/12 from 56/80

1^st number: 56/80, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

56/80 - 49/12 is -203/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   49/12 = 49 × 20/12 × 20 = 980/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/240 - 980/240 = 168 - 980/240 = -812/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -203/60

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