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Subtract 15/56 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 15/56

49/30 - 15/56 is 1147/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   49/30 = 49 × 28/30 × 28 = 1372/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   15/56 = 15 × 15/56 × 15 = 225/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/840 - 225/840 = 1372 - 225/840 = 1147/840
5. In mixed form: 1307/840

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