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Subtract 8/72 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 8/72

7/6 - 8/72 is 19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   7/6 = 7 × 12/6 × 12 = 84/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/72 - 8/72 = 84 - 8/72 = 76/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
6. In mixed form: 11/18

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