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Subtract 3/56 from 35/6

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

35/6 - 3/56 is 971/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   35/6 = 35 × 28/6 × 28 = 980/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/168 - 9/168 = 980 - 9/168 = 971/168
5. In mixed form: 5131/168

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