Answers

Subtract 48/36 from 3/56

1^st number: 3/56, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

3/56 - 48/36 is -215/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   48/36 = 48 × 14/36 × 14 = 672/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/504 - 672/504 = 27 - 672/504 = -645/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215/168

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