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Subtract 8/6 from 5/56

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

5/56 - 8/6 is -209/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   8/6 = 8 × 28/6 × 28 = 224/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/168 - 224/168 = 15 - 224/168 = -209/168

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