Answers

Subtract 49/10 from 84/75

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

84/75 - 49/10 is -189/50.

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,
   84/75 = 84 × 2/75 × 2 = 168/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   49/10 = 49 × 15/10 × 15 = 735/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/150 - 735/150 = 168 - 735/150 = -567/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -189/50

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