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Subtract 15/49 from 2/75

2/75 - 15/49 is -1027/3675.

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,
   2/75 = 2 × 49/75 × 49 = 98/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   15/49 = 15 × 75/49 × 75 = 1125/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/3675 - 1125/3675 = 98 - 1125/3675 = -1027/3675

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