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Subtract 9/36 from 3/56

3/56 - 9/36 is -11/56.

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,
   9/36 = 9 × 14/36 × 14 = 126/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/504 - 126/504 = 27 - 126/504 = -99/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/56

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