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Subtract 56/35 from 1/28

1^st number: 1/28, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

1/28 - 56/35 is -219/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   56/35 = 56 × 4/35 × 4 = 224/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/140 - 224/140 = 5 - 224/140 = -219/140

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