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Subtract 3/48 from 3/56

3/56 - 3/48 is -1/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/336 - 21/336 = 18 - 21/336 = -3/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/112

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