To solve the expression \( (56 + 23) - 12:3 \), we start with the operations inside the parentheses, followed by subtraction and division.
Calculate \( 56 + 23 \): \[ 56 + 23 = 79 \]
Now we have \( 79 - 12 : 3 \). The colon in mathematical expressions is often used to denote division, so \( 12 : 3 \) means \( 12 \div 3 \).
Calculate \( 12 \div 3 \): \[ 12 \div 3 = 4 \]
Now substitute that value back into the expression: \[ 79 - 4 \]
Finally, perform the subtraction: \[ 79 - 4 = 75 \]
So, \( (56 + 23) - 12:3 = 75 \).