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Subtract 14/56 from 28/84

28/84 - 14/56 is 1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   28/84 = 28 × 2/84 × 2 = 56/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/168 - 42/168 = 56 - 42/168 = 14/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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