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Subtract 2/6 from 2/56

2/56 - 2/6 is -25/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   2/6 = 2 × 28/6 × 28 = 56/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/168 - 56/168 = 6 - 56/168 = -50/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/84

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