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Subtract 72/56 from 48/12

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

48/12 - 72/56 is 19/7.

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,
   48/12 = 48 × 14/12 × 14 = 672/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   72/56 = 72 × 3/56 × 3 = 216/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/168 - 216/168 = 672 - 216/168 = 456/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/7
6. In mixed form: 25/7

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