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Subtract 75/56 from 63/12

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

63/12 - 75/56 is 219/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   63/12 = 63 × 14/12 × 14 = 882/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   75/56 = 75 × 3/56 × 3 = 225/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/168 - 225/168 = 882 - 225/168 = 657/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/56
6. In mixed form: 351/56

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