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Subtract 4/56 from 1/75

1/75 - 4/56 is -61/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   1/75 = 1 × 56/75 × 56 = 56/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   4/56 = 4 × 75/56 × 75 = 300/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/4200 - 300/4200 = 56 - 300/4200 = -244/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/1050

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