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Subtract 2/56 from 4/18

4/18 - 2/56 is 47/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   4/18 = 4 × 28/18 × 28 = 112/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/504 - 18/504 = 112 - 18/504 = 94/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/252

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