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Subtract 12/49 from 20/75

20/75 - 12/49 is 16/735.

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,
   20/75 = 20 × 49/75 × 49 = 980/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   12/49 = 12 × 75/49 × 75 = 900/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/3675 - 900/3675 = 980 - 900/3675 = 80/3675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/735

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