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Subtract 7/75 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 7/75

49/9 - 7/75 is 1204/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   7/75 = 7 × 3/75 × 3 = 21/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/225 - 21/225 = 1225 - 21/225 = 1204/225
5. In mixed form: 579/225

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