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Subtract 6/75 from 1/36

1/36 - 6/75 is -47/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   1/36 = 1 × 25/36 × 25 = 25/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   6/75 = 6 × 12/75 × 12 = 72/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/900 - 72/900 = 25 - 72/900 = -47/900

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