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Subtract 7/56 from 3/75

3/75 - 7/56 is -17/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   3/75 = 3 × 56/75 × 56 = 168/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   7/56 = 7 × 75/56 × 75 = 525/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/4200 - 525/4200 = 168 - 525/4200 = -357/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/200

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