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Subtract 45/98 from 42/75

42/75 - 45/98 is 247/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   42/75 = 42 × 98/75 × 98 = 4116/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   45/98 = 45 × 75/98 × 75 = 3375/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/7350 - 3375/7350 = 4116 - 3375/7350 = 741/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/2450

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