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Subtract 6/8 from 10/75

10/75 - 6/8 is -37/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   6/8 = 6 × 75/8 × 75 = 450/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/600 - 450/600 = 80 - 450/600 = -370/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/60

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