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Subtract 63/56 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

4/75 - 63/56 is -643/600.

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,
   4/75 = 4 × 56/75 × 56 = 224/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   63/56 = 63 × 75/56 × 75 = 4725/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/4200 - 4725/4200 = 224 - 4725/4200 = -4501/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -643/600

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