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Subtract 75/20 from 14/75

1^st number: 14/75, 2^nd number: 3 15/20

14/75 - 75/20 is -1069/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   75/20 = 75 × 15/20 × 15 = 1125/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/300 - 1125/300 = 56 - 1125/300 = -1069/300

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