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Subtract 7/56 from 1/49

1/49 - 7/56 is -41/392.

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,
   1/49 = 1 × 8/49 × 8 = 8/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   7/56 = 7 × 7/56 × 7 = 49/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/392 - 49/392 = 8 - 49/392 = -41/392

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