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Subtract 9/49 from 2/56

2/56 - 9/49 is -29/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   9/49 = 9 × 8/49 × 8 = 72/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/392 - 72/392 = 14 - 72/392 = -58/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/196

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