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Subtract 20/15 from 49/75

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/15

49/75 - 20/15 is -17/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   49/75 = 49 × 1/75 × 1 = 49/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   20/15 = 20 × 5/15 × 5 = 100/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/75 - 100/75 = 49 - 100/75 = -51/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/25

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