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Subtract 12/27 from 60/56

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 12/27

60/56 - 12/27 is 79/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   60/56 = 60 × 27/56 × 27 = 1620/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   12/27 = 12 × 56/27 × 56 = 672/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/1512 - 672/1512 = 1620 - 672/1512 = 948/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/126

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