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Subtract 3/14 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 3/14

56/18 - 3/14 is 365/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 14 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   56/18 = 56 × 7/18 × 7 = 392/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/126 - 27/126 = 392 - 27/126 = 365/126
5. In mixed form: 2113/126

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