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Subtract 7/6 from 1/75

1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 1 1/6

1/75 - 7/6 is -173/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/150 - 175/150 = 2 - 175/150 = -173/150

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