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Subtract 35/98 from 3/56

3/56 - 35/98 is -17/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   3/56 = 3 × 7/56 × 7 = 21/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   35/98 = 35 × 4/98 × 4 = 140/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/392 - 140/392 = 21 - 140/392 = -119/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/56

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