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Subtract 15/56 from 5/28

5/28 - 15/56 is -5/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   5/28 = 5 × 2/28 × 2 = 10/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   15/56 = 15 × 1/56 × 1 = 15/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/56 - 15/56 = 10 - 15/56 = -5/56

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