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Subtract 8/49 from 1/75

1/75 - 8/49 is -551/3675.

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,
   8/49 = 8 × 75/49 × 75 = 600/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/3675 - 600/3675 = 49 - 600/3675 = -551/3675

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