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Subtract 49/20 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

4/75 - 49/20 is -719/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   49/20 = 49 × 15/20 × 15 = 735/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/300 - 735/300 = 16 - 735/300 = -719/300

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