Answers

Subtract 75/54 from 49/75

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

49/75 - 75/54 is -331/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   49/75 = 49 × 18/75 × 18 = 882/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   75/54 = 75 × 25/54 × 25 = 1875/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/1350 - 1875/1350 = 882 - 1875/1350 = -993/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -331/450

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