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Subtract 2/24 from 1/56

1/56 - 2/24 is -11/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/168 - 14/168 = 3 - 14/168 = -11/168

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