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Subtract 3/56 from 8/96

8/96 - 3/56 is 5/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   3/56 = 3 × 12/56 × 12 = 36/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/672 - 36/672 = 56 - 36/672 = 20/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/168

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