Answers

Subtract 6/56 from 72/36

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 6/56

72/36 - 6/56 is 53/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   72/36 = 72 × 14/36 × 14 = 1008/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/504 - 54/504 = 1008 - 54/504 = 954/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/28
6. In mixed form: 125/28

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