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Subtract 6/8 from 49/75

49/75 - 6/8 is -29/300.

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,
   6/8 = 6 × 75/8 × 75 = 450/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/600 - 450/600 = 392 - 450/600 = -58/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/300

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