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Subtract 1/8 from 3/7

3/7 - 1/8 is 17/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   3/7 = 3 × 8/7 × 8 = 24/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   1/8 = 1 × 7/8 × 7 = 7/56
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   24/56 - 7/56 = 24 - 7/56 = 17/56

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