Answers

Subtract 96/18 from 3/56

1^st number: 3/56, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

3/56 - 96/18 is -887/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 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 18 × 28 = 504,
   96/18 = 96 × 28/18 × 28 = 2688/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/504 - 2688/504 = 27 - 2688/504 = -2661/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -887/168

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