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Subtract 4/49 from 15/75

15/75 - 4/49 is 29/245.

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,
   15/75 = 15 × 49/75 × 49 = 735/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   4/49 = 4 × 75/49 × 75 = 300/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/3675 - 300/3675 = 735 - 300/3675 = 435/3675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/245

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