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Subtract 1/84 from 56/2

1^st number: 28 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/84

56/2 - 1/84 is 2351/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   56/2 = 56 × 42/2 × 42 = 2352/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/84 - 1/84 = 2352 - 1/84 = 2351/84
5. In mixed form: 2783/84

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