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Subtract 1/72 from 56/4

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 1/72

56/4 - 1/72 is 1007/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   56/4 = 56 × 18/4 × 18 = 1008/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/72 - 1/72 = 1008 - 1/72 = 1007/72
5. In mixed form: 1371/72

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