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Subtract 56/64 from 24/28

24/28 - 56/64 is -1/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
   24/28 = 24 × 16/28 × 16 = 384/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   56/64 = 56 × 7/64 × 7 = 392/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/448 - 392/448 = 384 - 392/448 = -8/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/56

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