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Subtract 3/32 from 1/56

1/56 - 3/32 is -17/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   1/56 = 1 × 4/56 × 4 = 4/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/224 - 21/224 = 4 - 21/224 = -17/224

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