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Subtract 2/4 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 2/4

56/8 - 2/4 is 13/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 4 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   56/8 = 56 × 1/8 × 1 = 56/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   2/4 = 2 × 2/4 × 2 = 4/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/8 - 4/8 = 56 - 4/8 = 52/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
6. In mixed form: 61/2

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