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Subtract 12/8 from 2/56

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 4/8

2/56 - 12/8 is -41/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   12/8 = 12 × 7/8 × 7 = 84/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/56 - 84/56 = 2 - 84/56 = -82/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/28

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