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Subtract 14/56 from 72/84

72/84 - 14/56 is 17/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   72/84 = 72 × 2/84 × 2 = 144/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/168 - 42/168 = 144 - 42/168 = 102/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/28

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