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Subtract 1/56 from 24/4

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 1/56

24/4 - 1/56 is 335/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   24/4 = 24 × 14/4 × 14 = 336/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   1/56 = 1 × 1/56 × 1 = 1/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/56 - 1/56 = 336 - 1/56 = 335/56
5. In mixed form: 555/56

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