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Subtract 35/64 from 8/56

8/56 - 35/64 is -181/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
   8/56 = 8 × 8/56 × 8 = 64/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   35/64 = 35 × 7/64 × 7 = 245/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/448 - 245/448 = 64 - 245/448 = -181/448

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