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Subtract 3/56 from 49/28

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 3/56

49/28 - 3/56 is 95/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   49/28 = 49 × 2/28 × 2 = 98/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/56 - 3/56 = 98 - 3/56 = 95/56
5. In mixed form: 139/56

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