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Subtract 9/49 from 42/75

42/75 - 9/49 is 461/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
   42/75 = 42 × 49/75 × 49 = 2058/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   9/49 = 9 × 75/49 × 75 = 675/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/3675 - 675/3675 = 2058 - 675/3675 = 1383/3675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 461/1225

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