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Subtract 3/56 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 3/56

70/8 - 3/56 is 487/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   70/8 = 70 × 7/8 × 7 = 490/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/56 - 3/56 = 490 - 3/56 = 487/56
5. In mixed form: 839/56

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