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Subtract 2/7 from 9/56

9/56 - 2/7 is -1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   9/56 = 9 × 1/56 × 1 = 9/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   2/7 = 2 × 8/7 × 8 = 16/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/56 - 16/56 = 9 - 16/56 = -7/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8

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