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Subtract 9/28 from 8/56

8/56 - 9/28 is -5/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   8/56 = 8 × 1/56 × 1 = 8/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   9/28 = 9 × 2/28 × 2 = 18/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/56 - 18/56 = 8 - 18/56 = -10/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28

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