Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 72/6

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

72/6 - 60/56 is 153/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   72/6 = 72 × 28/6 × 28 = 2016/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/168 - 180/168 = 2016 - 180/168 = 1836/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/14
6. In mixed form: 1013/14

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