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Subtract 28/9 from 14/75

1^st number: 14/75, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

14/75 - 28/9 is -658/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/225 - 700/225 = 42 - 700/225 = -658/225

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