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Subtract 56/49 from 75/2

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

75/2 - 56/49 is 509/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   75/2 = 75 × 49/2 × 49 = 3675/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   56/49 = 56 × 2/49 × 2 = 112/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/98 - 112/98 = 3675 - 112/98 = 3563/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 509/14
6. In mixed form: 365/14

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