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Subtract 5/24 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 5/24

84/56 - 5/24 is 31/24.

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,
   84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/168 - 35/168 = 252 - 35/168 = 217/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
6. In mixed form: 17/24

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