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Subtract 10/7 from 49/75

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

49/75 - 10/7 is -407/525.

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,
   10/7 = 10 × 75/7 × 75 = 750/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/525 - 750/525 = 343 - 750/525 = -407/525

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