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Subtract 75/49 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 26/49

14/5 - 75/49 is 311/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   14/5 = 14 × 49/5 × 49 = 686/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   75/49 = 75 × 5/49 × 5 = 375/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/245 - 375/245 = 686 - 375/245 = 311/245
5. In mixed form: 166/245

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