Answers

Subtract 56/28 from 72/6

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

72/6 - 56/28 is 10/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   72/6 = 72 × 14/6 × 14 = 1008/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   56/28 = 56 × 3/28 × 3 = 168/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/84 - 168/84 = 1008 - 168/84 = 840/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/1

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