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Subtract 56/96 from 49/21

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 56/96

49/21 - 56/96 is 7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   49/21 = 49 × 32/21 × 32 = 1568/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   56/96 = 56 × 7/96 × 7 = 392/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/672 - 392/672 = 1568 - 392/672 = 1176/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
6. In mixed form: 13/4

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