Answers

Subtract 49/10 from 8/75

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

8/75 - 49/10 is -719/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   49/10 = 49 × 15/10 × 15 = 735/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/150 - 735/150 = 16 - 735/150 = -719/150

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