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Subtract 2/81 from 4/56

4/56 - 2/81 is 53/1134.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   4/56 = 4 × 81/56 × 81 = 324/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   2/81 = 2 × 56/81 × 56 = 112/4536
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/4536 - 112/4536 = 324 - 112/4536 = 212/4536
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/1134

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