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Subtract 8/75 from 3/48

3/48 - 8/75 is -53/1200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   3/48 = 3 × 25/48 × 25 = 75/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/1200 - 128/1200 = 75 - 128/1200 = -53/1200

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