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Subtract 3/56 from 2/32

2/32 - 3/56 is 1/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   3/56 = 3 × 4/56 × 4 = 12/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/224 - 12/224 = 14 - 12/224 = 2/224
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/112

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