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Subtract 18/56 from 72/18

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 18/56

72/18 - 18/56 is 103/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   72/18 = 72 × 28/18 × 28 = 2016/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/504 - 162/504 = 2016 - 162/504 = 1854/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/28
6. In mixed form: 319/28

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