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Subtract 14/56 from 8/28

8/28 - 14/56 is 1/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   8/28 = 8 × 2/28 × 2 = 16/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   14/56 = 14 × 1/56 × 1 = 14/56
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   16/56 - 14/56 = 16 - 14/56 = 2/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/28

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