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Subtract 9/28 from 56/4

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 9/28

56/4 - 9/28 is 383/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   56/4 = 56 × 7/4 × 7 = 392/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   9/28 = 9 × 1/28 × 1 = 9/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/28 - 9/28 = 392 - 9/28 = 383/28
5. In mixed form: 1319/28

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