Answers

Subtract 50/12 from 60/56

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

60/56 - 50/12 is -65/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   50/12 = 50 × 14/12 × 14 = 700/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/168 - 700/168 = 180 - 700/168 = -520/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/21

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