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Subtract 10/7 from 49/14

1^st number: 3 7/14, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

49/14 - 10/7 is 29/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
   49/14 = 49 × 1/14 × 1 = 49/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   10/7 = 10 × 2/7 × 2 = 20/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/14 - 20/14 = 49 - 20/14 = 29/14
5. In mixed form: 21/14

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