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Subtract 1/32 from 49/75

49/75 - 1/32 is 1493/2400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   49/75 = 49 × 32/75 × 32 = 1568/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   1/32 = 1 × 75/32 × 75 = 75/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/2400 - 75/2400 = 1568 - 75/2400 = 1493/2400

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