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Subtract 12/56 from 75/30

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 12/56

75/30 - 12/56 is 16/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   75/30 = 75 × 28/30 × 28 = 2100/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/840 - 180/840 = 2100 - 180/840 = 1920/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
6. In mixed form: 22/7

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