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Subtract 3/49 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 3/49

70/56 - 3/49 is 233/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   70/56 = 70 × 7/56 × 7 = 490/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/392 - 24/392 = 490 - 24/392 = 466/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/196
6. In mixed form: 137/196

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