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Subtract 56/75 from 3/8

3/8 - 56/75 is -223/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   3/8 = 3 × 75/8 × 75 = 225/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/600 - 448/600 = 225 - 448/600 = -223/600

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