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Subtract 35/32 from 8/56

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

8/56 - 35/32 is -213/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   8/56 = 8 × 4/56 × 4 = 32/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   35/32 = 35 × 7/32 × 7 = 245/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/224 - 245/224 = 32 - 245/224 = -213/224

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