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Subtract 49/24 from 8/56

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

8/56 - 49/24 is -319/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/168 - 343/168 = 24 - 343/168 = -319/168

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