Answers

Subtract 84/72 from 1/75

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

1/75 - 84/72 is -173/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   1/75 = 1 × 24/75 × 24 = 24/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   84/72 = 84 × 25/72 × 25 = 2100/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/1800 - 2100/1800 = 24 - 2100/1800 = -2076/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/150

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