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Subtract 48/7 from 3/56

1^st number: 3/56, 2^nd number: 6 6/7

3/56 - 48/7 is -381/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   48/7 = 48 × 8/7 × 8 = 384/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/56 - 384/56 = 3 - 384/56 = -381/56

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