Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 8/12

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

8/12 - 60/56 is -17/42.

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,
   8/12 = 8 × 14/12 × 14 = 112/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/168 - 180/168 = 112 - 180/168 = -68/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/42

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