Multiple Choice

A logistics technician is calculating the variance in shipment volumes using the expression 56120−95120\frac{56}{120} - \frac{95}{120}. According to the standard mathematical procedure, why is it essential that the technician performs the subtraction before attempting to simplify these fractions?

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