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Subtract 2/84 from 56/72

56/72 - 2/84 is 95/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   56/72 = 56 × 7/72 × 7 = 392/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   2/84 = 2 × 6/84 × 6 = 12/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/504 - 12/504 = 392 - 12/504 = 380/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/126

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