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Subtract 25/56 from 4/49

4/49 - 25/56 is -143/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   4/49 = 4 × 8/49 × 8 = 32/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   25/56 = 25 × 7/56 × 7 = 175/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/392 - 175/392 = 32 - 175/392 = -143/392

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