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Subtract 7/80 from 14/75

14/75 - 7/80 is 119/1200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   14/75 = 14 × 16/75 × 16 = 224/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   7/80 = 7 × 15/80 × 15 = 105/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/1200 - 105/1200 = 224 - 105/1200 = 119/1200

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