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Subtract 1/50 from 70/75

70/75 - 1/50 is 137/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/150 - 3/150 = 140 - 3/150 = 137/150

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