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Subtract 1/49 from 27/75

27/75 - 1/49 is 416/1225.

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,
   27/75 = 27 × 49/75 × 49 = 1323/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   1/49 = 1 × 75/49 × 75 = 75/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/3675 - 75/3675 = 1323 - 75/3675 = 1248/3675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 416/1225

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