Answers

Subtract 7/49 from 7/75

7/75 - 7/49 is -26/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
   7/75 = 7 × 49/75 × 49 = 343/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   7/49 = 7 × 75/49 × 75 = 525/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/3675 - 525/3675 = 343 - 525/3675 = -182/3675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/525

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