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Subtract 2/64 from 1/56

1/56 - 2/64 is -3/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
   1/56 = 1 × 8/56 × 8 = 8/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   2/64 = 2 × 7/64 × 7 = 14/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/448 - 14/448 = 8 - 14/448 = -6/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/224

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