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Subtract 28/80 from 2/56

2/56 - 28/80 is -11/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   2/56 = 2 × 10/56 × 10 = 20/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/560 - 196/560 = 20 - 196/560 = -176/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/35

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