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Subtract 28/56 from 1/3

1/3 - 28/56 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   1/3 = 1 × 56/3 × 56 = 56/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/168 - 84/168 = 56 - 84/168 = -28/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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