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Subtract 20/56 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 20/56

75/12 - 20/56 is 165/28.

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,
   75/12 = 75 × 14/12 × 14 = 1050/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/168 - 60/168 = 1050 - 60/168 = 990/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/28
6. In mixed form: 525/28

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