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Subtract 70/15 from 49/56

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

49/56 - 70/15 is -91/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   70/15 = 70 × 56/15 × 56 = 3920/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/840 - 3920/840 = 735 - 3920/840 = -3185/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/24

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