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Subtract 63/56 from 24/28

1^st number: 24/28, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

24/28 - 63/56 is -15/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   24/28 = 24 × 2/28 × 2 = 48/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   63/56 = 63 × 1/56 × 1 = 63/56
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   48/56 - 63/56 = 48 - 63/56 = -15/56

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