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Subtract 56/4 from 2/14

1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 14 0/4

2/14 - 56/4 is -97/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    2/14 = 2 × 2/14 × 2 = 4/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    56/4 = 56 × 7/4 × 7 = 392/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/28 - 392/28 = 4 - 392/28 = -388/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/7

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