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Subtract 42/64 from 56/28

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 42/64

56/28 - 42/64 is 43/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
   56/28 = 56 × 16/28 × 16 = 896/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   42/64 = 42 × 7/64 × 7 = 294/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/448 - 294/448 = 896 - 294/448 = 602/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/32
6. In mixed form: 111/32

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