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Subtract 7/75 from 4/56

4/56 - 7/75 is -23/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   4/56 = 4 × 75/56 × 75 = 300/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   7/75 = 7 × 56/75 × 56 = 392/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/4200 - 392/4200 = 300 - 392/4200 = -92/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/1050

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