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Subtract 3/56 from 8/48

8/48 - 3/56 is 19/168.

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,
    8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/336 - 18/336 = 56 - 18/336 = 38/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/168

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