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Subtract 2/16 from 2/75

2/75 - 2/16 is -59/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   2/16 = 2 × 75/16 × 75 = 150/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/1200 - 150/1200 = 32 - 150/1200 = -118/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/600

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