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Subtract 15/49 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 15/49

98/75 - 15/49 is 3677/3675.

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,
   98/75 = 98 × 49/75 × 49 = 4802/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   15/49 = 15 × 75/49 × 75 = 1125/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/3675 - 1125/3675 = 4802 - 1125/3675 = 3677/3675
5. In mixed form: 12/3675

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