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Subtract 6/75 from 1/72

1/72 - 6/75 is -119/1800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   1/72 = 1 × 25/72 × 25 = 25/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   6/75 = 6 × 24/75 × 24 = 144/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/1800 - 144/1800 = 25 - 144/1800 = -119/1800

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