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Subtract 45/56 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 45/56

84/28 - 45/56 is 123/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   84/28 = 84 × 2/28 × 2 = 168/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/56 - 45/56 = 168 - 45/56 = 123/56
5. In mixed form: 211/56

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