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Subtract 5/56 from 7/12

7/12 - 5/56 is 83/168.

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,
    7/12 = 7 × 14/12 × 14 = 98/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/168 - 15/168 = 98 - 15/168 = 83/168

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