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Subtract 10/49 from 3/56

3/56 - 10/49 is -59/392.

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,
   3/56 = 3 × 7/56 × 7 = 21/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   10/49 = 10 × 8/49 × 8 = 80/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/392 - 80/392 = 21 - 80/392 = -59/392

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