Answers

Subtract 3/12 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 3/12

84/56 - 3/12 is 5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   3/12 = 3 × 14/12 × 14 = 42/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/168 - 42/168 = 252 - 42/168 = 210/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
6. In mixed form: 11/4

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