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Subtract 9/72 from 56/5

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 9/72

56/5 - 9/72 is 443/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   56/5 = 56 × 72/5 × 72 = 4032/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4032/360 - 45/360 = 4032 - 45/360 = 3987/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 443/40
6. In mixed form: 113/40

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