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Subtract 9/56 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 9/56

63/5 - 9/56 is 3483/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   63/5 = 63 × 56/5 × 56 = 3528/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/280 - 45/280 = 3528 - 45/280 = 3483/280
5. In mixed form: 12123/280

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