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Subtract 4/75 from 35/50

35/50 - 4/75 is 97/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/150 - 8/150 = 105 - 8/150 = 97/150

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