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Subtract 75/56 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

49/10 - 75/56 is 997/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   49/10 = 49 × 28/10 × 28 = 1372/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/280 - 375/280 = 1372 - 375/280 = 997/280
5. In mixed form: 3157/280

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