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Subtract 4/56 from 5/49

5/49 - 4/56 is 3/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   5/49 = 5 × 8/49 × 8 = 40/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/392 - 28/392 = 40 - 28/392 = 12/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/98

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