Answers

Subtract 75/18 from 49/75

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

49/75 - 75/18 is -527/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   49/75 = 49 × 6/75 × 6 = 294/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   75/18 = 75 × 25/18 × 25 = 1875/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/450 - 1875/450 = 294 - 1875/450 = -1581/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -527/150

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