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Subtract 75/56 from 72/2

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

72/2 - 75/56 is 1941/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
   72/2 = 72 × 28/2 × 28 = 2016/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   75/56 = 75 × 1/56 × 1 = 75/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/56 - 75/56 = 2016 - 75/56 = 1941/56
5. In mixed form: 3437/56

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