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Subtract 6/18 from 15/75

15/75 - 6/18 is -2/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   15/75 = 15 × 6/75 × 6 = 90/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   6/18 = 6 × 25/18 × 25 = 150/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/450 - 150/450 = 90 - 150/450 = -60/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15

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