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Subtract 35/48 from 8/56

8/56 - 35/48 is -197/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   8/56 = 8 × 6/56 × 6 = 48/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/336 - 245/336 = 48 - 245/336 = -197/336

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