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Subtract 10/48 from 49/75

49/75 - 10/48 is 89/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 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 48 × 25 = 1200,
   10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/1200 - 250/1200 = 784 - 250/1200 = 534/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/200

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