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Subtract 12/56 from 1/72

1/72 - 12/56 is -101/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/504 - 108/504 = 7 - 108/504 = -101/504

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