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Subtract 72/7 from 14/75

1^st number: 14/75, 2^nd number: 10 2/7

14/75 - 72/7 is -5302/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   14/75 = 14 × 7/75 × 7 = 98/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   72/7 = 72 × 75/7 × 75 = 5400/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/525 - 5400/525 = 98 - 5400/525 = -5302/525

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