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Subtract 6/75 from 49/98

49/98 - 6/75 is 21/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   49/98 = 49 × 75/98 × 75 = 3675/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   6/75 = 6 × 98/75 × 98 = 588/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3675/7350 - 588/7350 = 3675 - 588/7350 = 3087/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/50

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