Answers

Subtract 70/49 from 1/75

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

1/75 - 70/49 is -743/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
   1/75 = 1 × 49/75 × 49 = 49/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   70/49 = 70 × 75/49 × 75 = 5250/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/3675 - 5250/3675 = 49 - 5250/3675 = -5201/3675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -743/525

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