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Subtract 7/72 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 7/72

75/6 - 7/72 is 893/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   75/6 = 75 × 12/6 × 12 = 900/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/72 - 7/72 = 900 - 7/72 = 893/72
5. In mixed form: 1229/72

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