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Subtract 1/7 from 49/75

49/75 - 1/7 is 268/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   49/75 = 49 × 7/75 × 7 = 343/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   1/7 = 1 × 75/7 × 75 = 75/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/525 - 75/525 = 343 - 75/525 = 268/525

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