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Subtract 56/14 from 15/28

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 4 0/14

15/28 - 56/14 is -97/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   56/14 = 56 × 2/14 × 2 = 112/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/28 - 112/28 = 15 - 112/28 = -97/28

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