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Subtract 4/70 from 49/56

49/56 - 4/70 is 229/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   4/70 = 4 × 4/70 × 4 = 16/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/280 - 16/280 = 245 - 16/280 = 229/280

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