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Subtract 4/63 from 72/56

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 4/63

72/56 - 4/63 is 11/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   72/56 = 72 × 9/56 × 9 = 648/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/504 - 32/504 = 648 - 32/504 = 616/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
6. In mixed form: 12/9

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