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Subtract 2/49 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 2/49

56/35 - 2/49 is 382/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   56/35 = 56 × 7/35 × 7 = 392/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   2/49 = 2 × 5/49 × 5 = 10/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/245 - 10/245 = 392 - 10/245 = 382/245
5. In mixed form: 1137/245

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