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Subtract 56/12 from 72/12

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

72/12 - 56/12 is 4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   72/12 - 56/12 = 72 - 56/12 = 16/12
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
3. In mixed form: 11/3

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