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Subtract 42/32 from 15/75

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

15/75 - 42/32 is -89/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   15/75 = 15 × 32/75 × 32 = 480/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   42/32 = 42 × 75/32 × 75 = 3150/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/2400 - 3150/2400 = 480 - 3150/2400 = -2670/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/80

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