Answers

Subtract 20/8 from 49/75

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 2 4/8

49/75 - 20/8 is -277/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   49/75 = 49 × 8/75 × 8 = 392/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   20/8 = 20 × 75/8 × 75 = 1500/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/600 - 1500/600 = 392 - 1500/600 = -1108/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -277/150

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