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Subtract 1/16 from 49/75

49/75 - 1/16 is 709/1200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    49/75 = 49 × 16/75 × 16 = 784/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    1/16 = 1 × 75/16 × 75 = 75/1200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    784/1200 - 75/1200 = 784 - 75/1200 = 709/1200

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