Answers

Subtract 4/49 from 84/75

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 4/49

84/75 - 4/49 is 1272/1225.

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,
   84/75 = 84 × 49/75 × 49 = 4116/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   4/49 = 4 × 75/49 × 75 = 300/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/3675 - 300/3675 = 4116 - 300/3675 = 3816/3675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1272/1225
6. In mixed form: 147/1225

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