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Subtract 24/4 from 1/56

1^st number: 1/56, 2^nd number: 6 0/4

1/56 - 24/4 is -335/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 4 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   1/56 = 1 × 1/56 × 1 = 1/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   24/4 = 24 × 14/4 × 14 = 336/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/56 - 336/56 = 1 - 336/56 = -335/56

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