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Subtract 15/56 from 3/35

3/35 - 15/56 is -51/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/280 - 75/280 = 24 - 75/280 = -51/280

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