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Subtract 8/30 from 7/56

7/56 - 8/30 is -17/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   7/56 = 7 × 15/56 × 15 = 105/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   8/30 = 8 × 28/30 × 28 = 224/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/840 - 224/840 = 105 - 224/840 = -119/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/120

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