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Subtract 8/75 from 5/56

5/56 - 8/75 is -73/4200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   5/56 = 5 × 75/56 × 75 = 375/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   8/75 = 8 × 56/75 × 56 = 448/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/4200 - 448/4200 = 375 - 448/4200 = -73/4200

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