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Subtract 72/56 from 49/4

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

49/4 - 72/56 is 307/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   49/4 = 49 × 14/4 × 14 = 686/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   72/56 = 72 × 1/56 × 1 = 72/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/56 - 72/56 = 686 - 72/56 = 614/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/28
6. In mixed form: 1027/28

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