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Subtract 14/10 from 12/75

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

12/75 - 14/10 is -31/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   14/10 = 14 × 15/10 × 15 = 210/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/150 - 210/150 = 24 - 210/150 = -186/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/25

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