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Subtract 3/56 from 56/48

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 3/56

56/48 - 3/56 is 187/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/336 - 18/336 = 392 - 18/336 = 374/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/168
6. In mixed form: 119/168

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