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Subtract 7/24 from 72/56

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 7/24

72/56 - 7/24 is 167/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   72/56 = 72 × 3/56 × 3 = 216/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/168 - 49/168 = 216 - 49/168 = 167/168

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