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Subtract 70/72 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 70/72

56/12 - 70/72 is 133/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   56/12 = 56 × 6/12 × 6 = 336/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/72 - 70/72 = 336 - 70/72 = 266/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/36
6. In mixed form: 325/36

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