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Subtract 5/28 from 56/21

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 5/28

56/21 - 5/28 is 209/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   56/21 = 56 × 4/21 × 4 = 224/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/84 - 15/84 = 224 - 15/84 = 209/84
5. In mixed form: 241/84

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