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Subtract 49/70 from 4/75

4/75 - 49/70 is -97/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 70 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   4/75 = 4 × 14/75 × 14 = 56/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
   49/70 = 49 × 15/70 × 15 = 735/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/1050 - 735/1050 = 56 - 735/1050 = -679/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/150

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