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Subtract 3/75 from 42/98

42/98 - 3/75 is 68/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   42/98 = 42 × 75/98 × 75 = 3150/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   3/75 = 3 × 98/75 × 98 = 294/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/7350 - 294/7350 = 3150 - 294/7350 = 2856/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/175

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