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Subtract 9/56 from 72/6

1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 9/56

72/6 - 9/56 is 663/56.

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,
    9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/168 - 27/168 = 2016 - 27/168 = 1989/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 663/56
  6. In mixed form: 1147/56

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