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Subtract 2/56 from 1/28

1/28 - 2/56 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   1/28 = 1 × 2/28 × 2 = 2/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/56 - 2/56 = 2 - 2/56 = 0/56
5. The answer is 0

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